Network Engineer-GCGCON

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of Sr Manager, Network Services & Delivery, the Network Engineer is a senior level hands on technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the organization’s enterprise network and network security infrastructure. This role supports a multi-site, 24x7 operational environment, requiring a strong focus on availability, resiliency, performance, and security by design.
The Network Engineer works in close partnership with IT Security to ensure network designs align with enterprise security architecture, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
The Network Engineer acts as the primary network architect for assigned domains, translating business, operational, and security requirements into scalable, resilient, and supportable network solutions. In addition to advanced operational responsibilities, the role provides technical leadership, mentors other network staff, serves as subject matter expert for initiatives, and collaborates with management, IT peers, vendors, and security stakeholders to deliver reliable and secure network services.

Key Accountabilities:

Operational Support & Service Reliability

• Assume technical authority and lifecycle accountability for the performance, capacity, and availability of assigned network systems.
• Provide senior-level operational support, including 2nd and 3rd level escalation, and lead resolution of complex network and security-related issues.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation, with accountability for ensuring networks are architected to be stable, secure, and recoverable.

Network Architecture & Infrastructure Design :

• Own the network and network-security architecture for assigned domains, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, Internet connectivity, and secure access platforms.
• Design and maintain network solutions supporting a multi-site, 24x7 environment, with emphasis on availability, resiliency, segmentation, and security-by-design.
• Lead requirements gathering, architecture, and technical design for network and security initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, enterprise standards, and security architecture.
• Act as technical lead and network architect for projects and major changes, providing design authority and implementation guidance.
• serve as the primary technical authority for secure connectivity, network segmentation, perimeter defense, and traffic control platforms.

Security & Risk Management

• Partner closely with the Cybersecurity team to ensure network designs support enterprise security controls, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Assume technical authority and lifecycle accountability for the security posture of assigned network systems.
• Identify and drive architectural and operational improvements that reduce incidents, improve security, and enhance overall service reliability.

Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead network and security initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation and operational transition.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for projects, major changes, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, scalability, operational efficiency, and service quality.

Standards & Governance:

• Develop and maintain clear network and security architecture documentation, standards, and diagrams.
• Ensure network solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards, operational best practices, and governance requirements.

Educational and Functional Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in network administration within a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience in network and security architecture, technical design, and enterprise scale implementations within 24x7 operations.
• Post secondary education in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in:
o Enterprise LAN, WAN, and WLAN architectures
o Network security technologies (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, segmentation, secure access)
o Multi-site routing and switching
o Internet connectivity and service provider integrations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot across network, operating system, and application layers.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA )required, or equivalent experience;
• Cisco Certified Network Professional; Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert;Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer( CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE), or equivalent security focused certifications are considered strong assets.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business and security requirements into secure, scalable network architectures.
• Excellent communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.