Lead Network Engineer

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A Brief Overview

This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, fully testing and managing our company's network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead a team of network engineers ranging in experience and expertise. Leadership will be required in areas including prioritization, escalations, high-profile troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network design, security, and performance optimization.

What you will do

• Design and implement network solutions to meet cross-functional business requirements.
• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including wireless access points, routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Advise a team of network engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network solutions with other systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree In computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Required
• 10+ years experience in network engineering. Required
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) are highly Preferred
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching. (High proficiency)
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. (Medium proficiency)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills. (High proficiency)
• Superior troubleshooting and investigatory skills with a strong sense of urgency in high-profile outage situations. (High proficiency)
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, FCOE and FC environments (High proficiency)
• Ability to implement & deliver complex technical projects within a defined schedule covering LAN, WAN, Wireless, 4/5G, SD-WAN, VPNs, NAC, and Zero Trust (High proficiency)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, and other core networking hardware. (Medium proficiency)
• Expertise in network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. (Medium proficiency)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. (High proficiency)
• Proficiency in network performance tuning and optimization. (Medium proficiency)
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies. (Medium proficiency)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. (High proficiency)
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills. (High proficiency)
• Experience with network security technologies and best practices. (Medium proficiency)
   

What You Will Get:

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
• View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235). You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite #LI-MH1

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.