Job Requirements
The
Network Engineering Lead
is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing highly available, scalable, and secure datacenter network infrastructures. The role requires strong technical expertise in routing & switching, Cisco ACI, load balancing technologies, DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox), wireless solutions The successful candidate will lead a team of network engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal network performance, security, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage datacenter network infrastructure to support enterprise applications and services.
- Lead a team of network engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical escalation support.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize routing and switching technologies (Cisco, HP, etc.) for high availability and performance.
- Implement and support Cisco ACI fabric for automated, policy-driven datacenter networking.
- Manage load balancing infrastructure using F5 BIG-IP and Citrix ADC to ensure application resiliency and traffic optimization.




- Administer Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) systems for productive network addressing and naming management.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure network compliance with corporate policies and industry standards.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues using appropriate tools and methodologies.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
- Participate in capacity planning, technology refresh, and disaster recovery planning activities.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

Experience:
- 12+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a lead or senior

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