Lead Network Engineer

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, fully testing and managing our company's network infrastructure.This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead a team of network engineers ranging in experience and expertise. Leadership will be required in areas including prioritization, escalations, high-profile troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network design, security, and performance optimization.What You’ll DoDesign and implement network solutions to meet cross-functional business requirements.Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including wireless access points, routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.Advise a team of network engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network solutions with other systems.Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.Prepare and maintain documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures.What You’ll NeedMinimum 10 years of experience in network engineering.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or other related field required.Certifications Preferred: CCNP, CCIE, etc.Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching.Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Superior troubleshooting and investigatory skills with a strong sense of urgency in high-profile outage situations.In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, FCOE and FC environments.Ability to implement & deliver complex technical projects within a defined schedule covering LAN, WAN, Wireless, 4/5G, SD-WAN, VPNs, NAC, and Zero Trust.Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, and other core networking hardware.Expertise in network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Proficiency in network performance tuning and optimization.Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.Experience with network security technologies and best practices.#LI-TD1#LI-HYBRIDInternal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching 'Find Open Jobs'.Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Safelite.com/Careers. Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.