Network Team Lead

United States / Chicago, IL - Remote (within locations)

Netrix Global is seeking a Network Team Lead to drive technical delivery, team leadership, and pre-sales support across our networking practice. This role is heavily focused on LAN/WAN architecture, SD-WAN, and network security, with secondary responsibility for wireless solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in solution design and delivery. This individual will also partner closely with Sales to support pre-sales efforts, helping shape client solutions, develop proposals, and act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales lifecycle.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, providing technical oversight, guidance, and career development.
• Own the design and implementation of enterprise LAN/WAN architectures, including routing, switching, segmentation, and high availability.
• Lead the design and deployment of SD-WAN solutions across multi-site enterprise environments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex network and security issues.
• Design and implement Cisco-based solutions, including:
  • Routing & Switching (Catalyst, Nexus)
  • Firewalls (ASA, FTD)
  • Identity Services Engine (ISE) for NAC and segmentation
• Design and implement Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions, including policy design, threat prevention, and advanced security services.
• Drive architecture and deployment of Fortinet and Cisco Meraki solutions where applicable.
• Provide wireless (WLAN) support and design oversight as a secondary responsibility (site design, optimization, troubleshooting).
• Partner with Sales and Account Teams to support pre-sales activities, including:
  • Client discovery and requirements gathering
  • Solution architecture and design
  • Statement of Work (SOW) development
  • Technical presentations and demos
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment to scope.
• Contribute to practice development, including defining standards, best practices, and reusable architecture.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and expand networking capabilities.
• Champion modern networking approaches, including SASE, segmentation, and zero trust architectures.

• 7 – 10 plus years in networking, with a strong focus on LAN/WAN and SD-WAN architectures experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support sales cycles, including solutioning, client presentations, and proposal development.
• Deep hands-on experience with:
  • Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, etc.)
  • Cisco Firewalls (ASA, FTD)
  • Cisco ISE (NAC, policy enforcement, segmentation)
• Strong experience designing and implementing Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama, security policies, and advanced threat features.
• Strong experience designing and implementing SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, or similar).
• Solid understanding of segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure network design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience developing architecture designs, SOWs, and client-facing deliverables.
• Advanced hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco routing and switching platforms (Catalyst, Nexus)
  • Cisco firewalls (ASA, FTD) and security architectures
  • Cisco ISE for identity-based access control
  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls (policy management, Panorama, threat prevention)
• Strong experience with:
  • LAN/WAN design and implementation
  • SD-WAN architectures and deployments
  • Network segmentation and access control models
• Working knowledge of:
  • Fortinet and Cisco Meraki platforms
  • Wireless networking (design, deployment, troubleshooting)
  • SASE frameworks and cloud-integrated networking
• Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise network deployments
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting is a plus

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