Lead Network Engineer

Job description

Position Summary The Lead, Network Engineering is responsible for designing, securing, and operating the enterprise connectivity fabric that enables all business and mission systems. This role ensures reliable, compliant, and high-performance connectivity across cloud, corporate, and secure environments. This is a working leadership role in a lean IT organization. You will set direction, define architecture, and execute hands-on network engineering while coordinating closely with Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Digital & AI Engineering to ensure secure and integrated delivery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Network Architecture & Strategy: - Define and maintain the enterprise network architecture across LAN/WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments - Design Azure connectivity (ExpressRoute, site-to-site VPN, virtual network architecture) aligned to GCCH constraints - Establish network segmentation and boundary enforcement consistent with Zero Trust principles and CMMC requirements - Maintain documentation of network topology, boundaries, and system interconnections for audit and compliance purposes Secure Connectivity & Operations: - Own enterprise connectivi...