This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Design and Engineering Site Lead based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and engineering efforts for large-scale network modernization initiatives supporting critical infrastructure environments.
The professional will act as a technical reference, guiding engineering activities, validating solutions, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
You will work on complex network architectures involving enterprise connectivity, security, and communications technologies.
The position requires collaboration with project leaders, engineers, and end users to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
The role combines technical expertise, leadership, documentation, and hands-on involvement in network implementation activities.
You will contribute to mission-critical programs while applying industry best practices and structured engineering processes.
This is an opportunity for an experienced network professional to make a direct impact in advanced technology environments.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Design and Engineering Site Lead based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and engineering efforts for large-scale network modernization initiatives supporting critical infrastructure environments.
The professional will act as a technical reference, guiding engineering activities, validating solutions, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
You will work on complex network architectures involving enterprise connectivity, security, and communications technologies.
The position requires collaboration with project leaders, engineers, and end users to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
The role combines technical expertise, leadership, documentation, and hands-on involvement in network implementation activities.
You will contribute to mission-critical programs while applying industry best practices and structured engineering processes.
This is an opportunity for an experienced network professional to make a direct impact in advanced technology environments.
Accountabilities:
- Develop engineering assessments for different network configurations, reviewing technical deliverables for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with design objectives.
- Coordinate with project and program leadership to resolve technical challenges, support user satisfaction, and contribute to network architecture decisions.
- Lead technical resources through network design upgrades, configuration development, implementation planning, testing, and documentation activities.
- Prepare milestone reports, technical presentations, system concepts, and project documentation for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, documentation standards, and review procedures throughout project execution.
- Produce site-specific reports, drawings, and technical submissions while supporting approval and dissemination processes.
- Support network deployment activities, including staging, pre-configuration, cutover execution, and validation testing.
- Provide technical recommendations for major system installations and infrastructure improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
- Active Cisco CCNA certification required.
- Experience designing and configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks, including VLANs, spanning tree, VRFs, VXLANs, VNIs, and software-defined networking concepts.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco networking equipment, configurations, and enterprise network architectures.
- Experience developing network upgrade plans, configurations, cutover strategies, documentation, and system testing procedures.
- Ability to direct technical resources and coordinate engineering activities across complex projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality products on schedule or ahead of deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different backgrounds, skill levels, and functions.
- Active Secret Clearance or higher required.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time for domestic and potentially international deployments.
- Cisco CCNP and/or CCDP certification.
- Experience with Passive Optical Networking (PON).
- Familiarity with Juniper networking equipment and network management solutions.
- Experience with Cisco Prime, IT PIE, and military network design standards.
- Knowledge of large-scale government or defense network environments.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness programs supporting employee health and well-being.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Education and professional development opportunities.
- Generous leave policy, including federal holidays, paid time off, and military leave.
The Design and Engineering Site Lead will oversee technical design activities, coordinate engineering resources, and ensure that network solutions meet operational requirements and established standards. The role requires strong technical leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex infrastructure projects.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network environments, with strong technical knowledge of routing, switching, and infrastructure modernization. The role requires excellent communication skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred qualifications include: