Sr Network Engineer

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Job Summary

As a Senior Network Engineer within the Strategic Initiatives Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving the evolution of enterprise networking across the organization.

This position is focused on architecting next-generation network solutions, leading transformational projects, and aligning infrastructure with long-term business and technology strategies.

You'll work closely with executive stakeholders, enterprise architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready network platforms.

In addition, this role functions as a Network Strategic Initiatives leader advising, communicating, and driving delivery for global and transformational programs.

When global 'critical incidents' arise, the leader rapidly aligns teams on a tactical response, identifies resolution paths, and documents gaps tt evolve into standards, governance, or longer-term initiatives.

The position is designed to serve holistically, connecting product teams to strategic goals and milestones while ensuring execution from the ground up.

This position requires the ability to build from the ground up establishing frameworks, governance, delivery models, and operational mechanisms to scale across a global enterprise.

This role is not limited to technical depth it demands multi-disciplinary expertise, leadership across matrixed environments, and proven ability to execute from zero by building frameworks, governance, and delivery models.

Familiarity with Agile/Lean practices is expected, enabling incremental value delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture & Innovation

" Design and implement advanced network architectures tt support cloud adoption, digital transformation, and hybrid work models.

" Lead initiatives around SDN, SASE, Zero Trust, and network modernization.

" Evaluate emerging technologies and develop strategic roadmaps for network evolution.

" Tactical Response Rapid activation to resolve global incidents, codify playbooks, and translate lessons learned into enduring standards.

" Network Consulting Conduct assessments, provide reference architectures, and guide decision-making with executive-ready recommendations.

" Solution & Planning Define and execute well-structured solution packages (HLD, LLD, BoM, QA, automation models) aligned with the One Management model.

Empsize Infra-as-Code, observability, and governance at every stage.

" Gap Analysis Map as-is to to-be states across people, process, technology, and compliance, prioritizing remediation into quick wins and strategic programs.

" End-to-end architecture execution spanning EVPN/VXLAN, SD-WAN, edge readiness, and automation-driven rollout with SLO-based outcomes.

Project Leadership & Execution

" Serve as technical lead on strategic projects such as data center migrations, global WAN redesigns, and cloud connectivity optimization.

" Develop business cases, technical proposals, and implementation plans for executive review.

" Coordinate with vendors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

Governance & Compliance

" Ensure network designs align with enterprise security policies, regulatory requirements, and architectural standards.

" Contribute to governance frameworks for cnge management, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

" Partner with cloud architects, cybersecurity teams, application owners, and business units to align network capabilities with strategic goals.

" Act as a liaison between infrastructure and executive leadership, translating technical concepts into business value.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

" Deep knowledge of enterprise networking: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, SD-WAN, DNS, DHCP, NAT.

" Experience with cloud networking (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, GCP VPCs).

" Familiarity with network automation and orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

" Strong understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and NAC frameworks.

Certifications

" Required: CCNP or equivalent

" Preferred: CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, TOGAF

Experience

" 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience, with 3+ years in strategic or enterprise architecture roles.

" Proven success leading cross-functional infrastructure projects in large-scale environments.

Soft Skills

" Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.

" Strategic thinking with the ability to balance innovation and operational stability.

" Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

" Experience in regulated industries - financial

" Background in business continuity planning and disaster recovery design.

Required Skill Profession

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