Strategy - Lead Network Engineer - Routing & Switching

About The Role :

We are looking for experienced Lead Network Engineers to support and enhance Strategy's global hybrid network infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, GCP, Stack, and Strategy physical office locations worldwide.

You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient network environments that support both corporate and customer-facing Responsibilities :

• Design, deploy, and manage secure and high-performance network architectures across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Stack) and on-premises environments.
• Lead or contribute to the network setup and maintenance of global office locations, including WAN, LAN, VPN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and firewall solutions.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of the network infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain cloud network connectivity (VPCs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPNs, Interconnects).
• Collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, Security, and IT teams to support new deployments and infrastructure initiatives.
• Perform network assessments, audits, and optimisations for cost, performance, and security.
• Monitor and respond to network incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid recovery.
• Document network topologies, procedures, and changes in a clear and organised manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical design reviews and planning Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing networks across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with Stack (private cloud or custom infra) connectivity and integration.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPN, firewalls, load balancers, and IPSec tunnels.
• Experience with office network setups, including switching, wireless (Cisco Meraki, Aruba, etc.), and internet failover solutions.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.).
• Strong understanding of security best practices, zero trust architecture, and network Qualifications :
• Professional certifications such as CCNP, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, GCP Network Engineer.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience working with global teams and managing multi-region deployments.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

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