Lead Network Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
$105K - $125K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Network Engineer
DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
• In the hands-on role of Senior Network Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for enterprise and cloud networking, owning design, implementation, and operational reliability of DISA’s hybrid network across on‑premises data centers, Remote Offices, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). • This position includes coordination responsibility over a team of Network Engineers and NOC members, ensuring consistent execution of runbooks, change management, incident response, and project delivery. • You will drive the shift to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation for network and firewall changes, and you will play a key leadership role in Zero Trust Micro‑Segmentation (ZTM) initiatives, including segmentation, default‑deny policies, and hypercare to minimize business disruption.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience across LAN/WAN, routing/switching, VPN, and network security.
- Advanced hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise switching/wireless platforms (Cisco Meraki, Nexus, Arista, and other Cisco technologies).
- Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot network segmentation and least‑privilege security architectures.
- Cloud networking experience in Azure and AWS, including VNet/VPC design, routing, NSGs/security groups, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute).
- Proficiency with monitoring and logging platforms such as Nagios, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, and Sumo Logic for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation, including Terraform, PowerShell/Python scripting, and CLI‑based workflows.
- Strong understanding of core networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP, IPsec, QoS, and OSI/TCP‑IP models.
- Operational excellence in change management, incident response, documentation, and cross‑team communication.
- Demonstrated leadership supporting small technical teams, including task coordination, mentoring, escalation handling, and quality control.
Benefits
- Personal and Sick Paid Time Off.
- 401k with a highly competitive match.
- 11 Paid Holidays.
- Medical/Dental and Vision.
- Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Educational Assistance Program.
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