Lead Network Engineer-HYBRID

Location: Central Falls, RI Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually Description: Our client is currently seeking a Lead Network Engineer-HYBRID
***ALL CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE TO PROVIDENCE, RI***

The Lead Network Engineer works closely with other teams to plan, design, and implement all network-related services.

This includes supporting all wired, wireless, and data center networks as well as internet and cloud connectivity.

Related network services include DNS/DHCP, load balancing, network authentication, client and p2p VPN, WiFi and management/monitoring tools.

Education and Required Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Training/certifications (such as CCNP, CWNA) preferred.

7+ years of experience designing, supporting, and maintaining complex enterprise or campus networks is required, including a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically focused on the design, support, and troubleshooting of complex wireless networks.

Experience with or working knowledge of network-focused programming and scripting tools and languages, such as Python, Ansible, and Perl.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Highly Preferred Experience

Experience with Cisco, and HPE/Aruba switching and routing

Experience with HPE/Aruba wireless networks and Aruba ClearPass

Experience using DevOps practices to automate, test, manage, and deploy network configurations and changes, including the use of Git or similar version-control tools.

Experience utilizing AI platforms to enable or enhance network automation.

Gemini / Claude Code / ChatGPT Work

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Experience supporting Network Source of Truth platforms

Preferred Experience

Experience working in an authenticated environment using technologies such as 802.1x

Proven ability to administer an enterprise-level DNS, DHCP and NTP solution

Advanced expertise and demonstrated experience in the following areas:

Routing and switching on enterprise network systems

Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting BGP, OSPF, VRF-Lite, and spanning-tree

HA network configuration options (VSS, VPC, SVS, MC-LAG), failover, and troubleshooting

Wireless network concepts using centralized controllers, encryption methods, authentication, and RF planning.

Strong knowledge of the F5 product portfolio

? Server load balancing using Local Traffic Manager(LTM)

? DNS load balancing using Global Traffic Manager (GTM)

Fortinet Firewall configuration and performance tuning Page

Client and P2P VPN technologies, IPSec VPN, DMVPN, SSLVPN

Monitoring protocols such as syslog, SNMP and NetFlow

Packet capturing tools using Wireshark or tcpdump

Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and support

Knowledge of Private Cellular / CBRS technologies

Experience with DWDM technologies, preferably Cisco NCS/ONS

Must be able to independently lead cross-functional project teams

Familiarity with Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems

***ALL CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE TO PROVIDENCE, RI***

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