Lead Network Engineer

DISA Global Solutions, Inc.

Lead Network Engineer serving as technical lead for enterprise and cloud networking at DISA Global Solutions. Overseeing design, implementation, and operational reliability across various platforms.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsPythonSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

In the hands-on role of Senior Network Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for enterprise and cloud networking, owning design, implementation, and operational reliability of DISA’s hybrid network across on‑premises data centers, Remote Offices, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
This position includes coordination responsibility over a team of Network Engineers and NOC members, ensuring consistent execution of runbooks, change management, incident response, and project delivery.
You will drive the shift to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation for network and firewall changes, and you will play a key leadership role in Zero Trust Micro‑Segmentation (ZTM) initiatives, including segmentation, default‑deny policies, and hypercare to minimize business disruption.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience across LAN/WAN, routing/switching, VPN, and network security.
Advanced hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise switching/wireless platforms (Cisco Meraki, Nexus, Arista, and other Cisco technologies).
Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot network segmentation and least‑privilege security architectures.
Cloud networking experience in Azure and AWS, including VNet/VPC design, routing, NSGs/security groups, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute).
Proficiency with monitoring and logging platforms such as Nagios, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, and Sumo Logic for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation, including Terraform, PowerShell/Python scripting, and CLI‑based workflows.
Strong understanding of core networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP, IPsec, QoS, and OSI/TCP‑IP models.
Operational excellence in change management, incident response, documentation, and cross‑team communication.
Demonstrated leadership supporting small technical teams, including task coordination, mentoring, escalation handling, and quality control.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal and Sick Paid Time Off.
401k with a highly competitive match.
11 Paid Holidays.
Medical/Dental and Vision.
Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA.
Employee Assistance Program.
Educational Assistance Program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

network engineeringLANWANroutingswitchingVPNnetwork securityInfrastructure as Codenetwork segmentationleast-privilege security

Soft Skills

leadershiptask coordinationmentoringescalation handlingquality controlcross-team communicationoperational excellencedocumentation