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Lead Network Engineer – Cloud & Infrastructure Automation (Hybrid, Chicago)
Are you passionate about designing and running enterprise-grade networks that power business-critical systems? We’re looking for an experienced Lead Network Engineer who thrives at the intersection of networking and automation. In this role, you’ll help architect and maintain a resilient, secure, and scalable global network spanning both on-prem and cloud environments.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, forward-thinking design, and close collaboration across teams to deliver robust, high-performing connectivity solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Design, implement, and support enterprise network environments across data centres and cloud platforms.
- Configure and optimize routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and related systems.
- Contribute to the evolution of hybrid networking strategies, ensuring alignment with security and governance standards.
- Lead technical troubleshooting for complex issues in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
- Develop and maintain documentation, implementation plans, and architecture roadmaps.
- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure network reliability and continuity.
What You Bring
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics for diverse audiences.
- A collaborative mindset with a focus on solving problems pragmatically and efficiently.
- Experience leading initiatives and mentoring peers in fast-moving environments.
Technical Skills & Experience
- Proven expertise with automation and DevOps tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub.
- Solid understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and implementation.
- Hands-on experience managing cloud networking (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP welcome).
- Deep knowledge of Layer 3 routing and switching, including protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
- Practical experience with Cisco technologies (IOS, NX-OS, XR).
- Familiarity with DNS/IPAM, VPNs, NAC, firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and packet analysis.
- Experience with Cisco ACI is a must.
- Background supporting mainframe and storage networking environments is required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: $140K–$170K
- 15% annual bonus
- 22 days of PTO plus paid holidays
- 6% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Hybrid schedule – Dallas-based (office presence required)
- Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
