Lead Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create reusable architectural patterns for networks and environments tailored for Zero Trust applications.

• Evaluate requirements for segmentation, microsegmentation, routing, secure access, policy enforcement, and telemetry in system implementations.

• Identify dependencies within the network and interoperability needs across identity, device, application, data, and analytics capabilities.

• Assist in engineering plans, pilot designs, test case development, implementation validation, and rollback strategies.

• Analyze network security technologies in a vendor-neutral context to determine architectural suitability and operational efficiency.

• Record deviations, document lessons learned during implementation, and provide recommendations for the ongoing enhancement of network Zero Trust frameworks.

• Aid in the deployment of security capabilities, assess technical solutions, manage cybersecurity tools, and assist operational teams in translating security architecture into standardized practices.

• Collaborate closely with vulnerability management, incident response, RMF, and ISSO teams to promote operational risk mitigation and ongoing improvements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a similar field.

• A minimum of five years of experience in enterprise network engineering or network security.

• In-depth knowledge of segmentation, firewalls, routing, secure access, cloud networking, and network telemetry.

• Practical understanding of Zero Trust principles and policy enforcement methodologies.

• Proven experience in designing and resolving issues within complex hybrid enterprise networks.

• Preferred: Familiarity with software-defined networking, microsegmentation, SASE, ZTNA, or cloud-native networking.

• Preferred: Experience working in Federal or large regulated environments.

• Preferred: Skill in creating architecture diagrams and implementation testing plans.

• Preferred certifications: CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, CISSP, or Security+.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.