Lead Network Engineer

## Lead Network Engineer Apply locations:
Madison, WI:
Milwaukee, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R17692

Job Description CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where
** our purpose is to*
* *** create opportunities
*** every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is seeking a
** Lead Network Engineer
** to lead the design, implementation, and support of our enterprise networking environment. This role will provide technical leadership across routing, switching, wireless, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and network security technologies while driving infrastructure modernization, automation, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable network solutions that support CLA's continued growth and transformation.
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* About the role:

**** As a Lead Network Engineer, you will:
*** Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of CLA's enterprise network infrastructure across office, datacenter, and cloud environments
* Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security initiatives.
* Administer and support Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, and related platforms.
* Design and manage enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity solutions.
* Support and optimize Microsoft Azure networking services, including Express Route, Virtual Networks (VNets), Virtual WAN, DNS, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
* Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, and QoS.
* Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain secure network architectures, firewalls, segmentation, and Zero Trust initiatives.
* Lead network modernization, cloud transformation, office integration, and infrastructure lifecycle management projects.
* Develop and maintain network automation solutions using Power Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
* Utilize network monitoring and performance management tools such as Solar Winds, Thousand Eyes, Logic Monitor, or similar platforms.
* Serve as a technical escalation point for complex network incidents, performance issues, and critical outages.
* Mentor network engineers and contribute to architectural standards, operational procedures, and network roadmaps.
* Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements are met across the enterprise network.
* • Participate in the on-call rotation.
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* What you will need:

*** 6 years of relevant experience required
* 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including design, implementation, and support of large-scale multi-site environments preferred
* Bachelor's degree is required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree
* Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities      to learn about your hiring rights.  
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