Onsite Lead Engineer – Network

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About the role

  • Lead Network Engineer designing and optimizing network infrastructure for Avangrid's 350+ locations. Managing complex network operations including MPLS, VPN, and cloud connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Architects, deploys, and optimizes a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations.
  • Designs and maintains MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute to ensure high-performance connectivity.
  • Engineers and supports IPSec VPN tunnels for secure remote access and inter-site connectivity.
  • Implements advanced routing policies using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, static routes, prefix lists, ACLs, and route maps.
  • Designs and maintains enterprise wireless solutions including Cisco WLCs and Access Points.
  • Administers and maintains Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
  • Manages Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) for resilient name resolution.
  • Configures and maintains Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication policies.
  • Oversees network performance monitoring, SNMP-based alerting, and traffic analysis.
  • Utilizes ExtraHop and other deep packet inspection (DPI) tools for real-time traffic visibility and network security monitoring.
  • Troubleshoots network issues, latency, packet loss, and performance bottlenecks across WAN, LAN, and cloud interconnects.
  • Enforces AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS, and 802.1X authentication policies.
  • Develops and enforces firewall policies, NAT configurations, and access control lists (ACLs).
  • Ensures compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and other industry security frameworks.
  • Works with Security Operations (SOC) teams to mitigate threats, monitor anomalies, and secure network boundaries.
  • Deploys and maintains SNMP-based monitoring solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, Thousand Eyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
  • Implements ExtraHop for deep packet analysis, application monitoring, and network anomaly detection.
  • Automates network tasks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
  • Optimizes QoS policies, WAN acceleration, and traffic engineering techniques to enhance application performance.
  • Performs capacity planning and proactive performance analysis to optimize network usage and prevent congestion.
  • Designs, deploys, and manages hybrid cloud network architectures in AWS and Azure.
  • Implements AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute for high-speed cloud connectivity.
  • Optimizes cloud Networks, VPN peering, and virtual network gateways.
  • Maintains up-to-date network documentation, topology diagrams, and runbooks.
  • Collaborates with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to align network initiatives with business objectives.
  • Provides technical mentorship to junior network engineers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or relevant field and a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience with network engineering, architecture, and/or operations.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
  • Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPN, NAT, ACLs, route maps.
  • Solid experience with Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
  • Proficiency in network monitoring and SNMP-based solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, ThousandEyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with ExtraHop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics.
  • Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Cisco ISE (802.1X, NAC, authentication).
  • Solid knowledge of wireless networking (Cisco WLCs, Access Points, RF design, and security policies).
  • Scripting and network automation experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent tools).
  • Ability to analyze packet captures, NetFlow, SNMP logs, and real-time network telemetry.

Job title

Lead Engineer – Network

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$128,320 - $167,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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