Network Engineer Lead

Senior Network Data L3 Engineer

Job Overview

A Senior Network Data L3 Engineer serves as the highest tier of technical support and leadership for network infrastructure, handling the most complex network issues while providing strategic direction and mentorship to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the resolution of highly complex network issues that require expert-level troubleshooting skills
• Architect and design enterprise-wide networking solutions that align with business objectives and technical roadmaps
• Drive network optimization initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and security
• Provide advanced technical leadership and mentorship to L1, L2, and junior L3 engineers
• Develop comprehensive network documentation standards and ensure compliance
• Lead root cause analysis for critical network incidents and implement preventative measures
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement advanced network monitoring and management solutions
• Spearhead major network upgrades, migrations, and technology transitions
• Establish and manage relationships with key vendors and technology partners
• Lead the on-call rotation and serve as the ultimate escalation point for critical network emergencies
• Contribute to capacity planning and budgeting for network infrastructure

Qualifications

• 9+ years of extensive networking experience with at least 3 years at L3 support level
• Expert-level knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies
• Deep mastery of advanced network protocols and their implementation (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, etc.)
• Proven experience with network security frameworks and technologies
• Advanced knowledge of network automation, programmability, and SDN technologies
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong project management experience with large-scale network implementations
• Expert troubleshooting abilities across multi-vendor environments
• Advanced certifications required (CCNP, NSE,PCNSE or equivalent)

Skills

• Strategic thinking and architectural planning abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for novel and undefined issues
• Superior communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Team leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make critical decisions
• Documentation and knowledge management expertise
• Stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network data analytics and visualization tools
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements affecting network infrastructure
• Experience implementing Zero Trust networking models
• Background in large enterprise or service provider environments