VP/Senior Manager Network Architect (NY or DC)

THIS ROLE WILL BE 3 DAYS ON SITE
NYC OR DC

THIS IS A SENIOR LEVEL ROLE LOOKING FOR A VERY TECHNICAL PERSON TO MANAGE THE TEAM

he Lead Network Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining global network infrastructure. Working closely with the VP of Infrastructure & Engineering, this position is responsible for ensuring that the network systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network engineering, an eye for detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving network issues. This role requires strong collaboration with various departments to support IT initiatives and ensure seamless network operations. This role is also expected to stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and certifications to continuously drive improvements in Carlyle’s network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex LAN/WAN/SDWAN/Cloud network infrastructure to support Carlyle’s global operations, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Configure and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points (WiFi).
• Monitor network performance using iPerf for synthetic traffic analysis, advanced network management tools and protocols, such as SNMP and NetFlow to identify and resolve issues proactively; and to ensure availability and operating expectations are being met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using a range of diagnostic tools and techniques, including deep protocol and packet analysis using Wireshark.
• Build and maintain network automations using infrastructure as code (Terraform) or Python libraries, such as Netmiko.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure seamless network integration and operations, providing network support for new and existing IT initiatives.
• Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Conduct regular network assessments and audits to proactively identify and address potential issues and vulnerabilities, including supporting penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Stay abreast of the latest networking technologies and industry trends, participating in training and professional development to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive, interact and work with network equipment, software, and circuit vendors.
• Provide guidance and direction to contract staff members.
• Provide guidance to more junior network and other IT staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations to management, ensuring clear communication of network performance status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., Cisco CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, AWS SA, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Expert at IP design and management (e.g., defining proper CIDR blocks, etc.)
• Proven hands-on network engineering experience with enterprise scale design of SDWAN, regional, and local networks.
• Extension hands-on experience configuring and supporting Cisco switches/routers (Nexus and Catalyst), Meraki WAPs, and Fortinet’s FortiGate devices.
• Proven ability to deep dive and troubleshoot complex issues to resolution at the protocol analysis level.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols and policy routing configurations (e.g., IPsec, HSRP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, EVPN, VXLAN, STP, DMVPN, LACP, 802.11, 802.1x, QoS/DSCP, etc.).
• Expert understanding of the OSI model and TCP/IP based protocols.
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., ELK, PRTG, Wireshark, etc.).
• Extensive experience with network security (e.g., firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN, ZTNA, SASE, etc.).
• Expertise in designing, building, and supporting networks on AWS and Azure Cloud infrastructures (e.g., VPCs, VNETs, Peering, Direct Connect and Transit Gateways, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on and relevant experience in network engineering, specifically in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures.
• Proven track record of working with a variety of network technologies, including but not limited to routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SDWAN, WiFi, SASE and load balancers.
• Extensive experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Nagios and ELK to proactively identify and resolve network issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale network projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices, including the implementation of security protocols such as IPsec, SSL/TLS, and 802.1X, as well as safeguards like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), segmentation, and antivirus solutions to protect sensitive data.
• Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions that align with organizational goals and objectives. Experience with network design tools such as Cisco Prime, NetBrain, Visio, and Lucid.
• Experience in vendor management, including evaluating and selecting network hardware and software solutions to meet business needs. Familiarity with products from leading vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Strong experience with cloud networking solutions and hybrid environments, with an ability to build on Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to enhance network performance and scalability.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.