Core Engineering Lead - Networks

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Core Engineering Lead specializing in Networks to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge network solutions for a world-class infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and maintain high-performance networks.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with infrastructure leadership, business units, and IT teams to design and implement reliable and scalable network solutions.
• Analyze organizational needs to develop, install, and troubleshoot technical systems and solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including network models, diagrams, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Lead project teams, mentor engineers who are early in their careers, and ensure the successful delivery of network initiatives.
• Manage capital expenditure requests and oversee the procurement of network hardware and software.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders to identify opportunities and propose technical solutions.
• Standardize and automate network configurations and deployments to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Oversee the implementation of network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and system performance issues while monitoring network operations.
• Provide expert guidance on network segmentation, encryption architectures, and prioritization of voice and video traffic.• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering, preferably within an enterprise environment.
• At least 5 years of experience leading teams and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• In-depth knowledge of networking technologies such as routers, switches, virtualization, storage networking, and load balancers.
• Proficiency with Cisco solutions, including routing/switching, spine/leaf architecture, and Nexus.
• Expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and other network security technologies.
• Strong scripting skills and experience in automating network configurations.
• Familiarity with protocols like Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with global technical teams.