Lead Network Engineer

The Intersect Group is seeking a Lead Network Engineer for a hybrid role based in Nashville, TN, requiring on-site 2 days a week. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in Azure, DevOps, and network engineering.

Requirements:

• 15 years of experience in Azure and DevOps.
• Advanced knowledge of network routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
• Proficiency in Juniper and Cisco configurations, VXLAN, SD-WAN (Palo Alto CloudGenix).
• Expertise in Azure cloud networking and data center architectures.
• Deep understanding of voice platforms, wireless technology (Aruba), and network reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Clear and responsive communication with team members, management, leadership, customers, PMO, vendors, and architects.
• Track and resolve tasks, drive updates to resolution.
• Lead technology deployments and document standard processes.
• Manage complex technology installations and new architecture standards.
• Organize project design with PMO, delegate work, and act as technical project manager.
• Write and approve Knowledge Base articles and lead specialized team training.
• Develop cross-departmental relationships and contribute to the support roadmap.
• Represent networking in change and architecture review boards.
• Communicate with leadership on high-priority issues.
• Participate in strategy and architectural design sessions.
• Answer questions on network design and operations.
• Work with vendors on product roadmaps and lifecycle needs.
• Improve capacity and redundancy with circuit carriers.
• Define and manage documentation standards.
• Create network documentation, architectural diagrams, and standard procedures.
• Document repeatable resolutions and approve Knowledge Base articles.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalated support for all networking issues.
• Lead P1 troubleshooting and support change initiatives.