Network Engineering Tech Lead
Listed on 2026-10-18
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Network Security, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer
Network Engineering Tech Lead
Contract / CTH
On-site — Sunnyvale, CA
About this role:
We are seeking a hands‑on Network Engineering Technical Lead to take end-to-end ownership of our global corporate network and network security posture. This role requires a CCIE-certified professional with proven expertise in both wired (LAN/WAN) and wireless (Wi‑Fi) enterprise networks . The successful candidate will lead architecture, operations, and modernization initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity across multiple sites and cloud environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Network Architecture & Operations
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, and Wi‑Fi standards.
Oversee dual-ISP redundancy, failover, and site connectivity.
Manage firewall estates (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Meraki) and Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).
Zero Trust & Secure Remote Access
Lead migration to SASE/ZTNA architectures (Zscaler, Prisma Access, or equivalent).
Implement Zero Trust access models, app segmentation, and least‑privilege policies.
Decommission legacy VPNs and enable secure remote access solutions.
Site & Inter‑Office Connectivity
Architect secure, performant connectivity between offices, data centers, and cloud environments.
Develop repeatable playbooks for rapid office setup and expansion.
Leadership & Roadmap
Serve as the technical authority and escalation point for all network‑related matters.
Partner with IT and Security leadership to define the multi‑year network roadmap.
Manage vendor relationships, licensing, renewals, and escalations.
Establish monitoring, alerting, and documentation standards for operational transparency.
CCIE Certification (mandatory) - Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Security.
8+ years in network engineering/architecture roles with multi‑site enterprise experience.
Hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki switching/wireless, Infoblox DDI .
Experience designing or migrating to SASE/ZTNA architectures (Zscaler strongly preferred).
Strong grasp of routing/switching, VLANs, SD‑WAN, DNS/DHCP, NAT, 802.1X/NAC.
Proven ability to standardize and automate operations across growing infrastructure.
Experience governing mobile/BYOD access (NAC, MDM integration).
Comfort operating strategically (roadmap, vendor strategy, budget) while remaining hands‑on.
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
Exposure to Dev Ops environments and CI/CD pipelines for network automation.
Strong documentation and communication skills for executive and technical audiences.
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