Director of Network Engineering
Job ID: 111907
Location: Montgomery, Alabama [On-Site]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 01/25/2026
Role Summary
This is a senior-level Network Engineering management position requiring extensive experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing complex network infrastructures. The role involves leading a team of network professionals, ensuring efficient and secure network operations, and managing a variety of network technologies across data center and enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a network engineering team of 15 or more members, providing strategic direction and mentorship.
- Design, deploy, and maintain advanced network solutions including Cisco Nexus switches, Meraki, and datacenter networking infrastructure.
- Implement and support network security protocols, including Cisco ISE and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP protocols, BGP, OSPF, VPN technologies, and VoIP systems.
- Oversee network performance monitoring using tools such as Solarwinds and Splunk.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, incorporating GDPR compliance standards where applicable.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services and scripting automation (PowerShell, Python).
- Maintain documentation of network architecture, configurations, and procedures.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and upgrades.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience managing teams of 15 or more network professionals.
- Strong expertise in Cisco technologies including Cisco ISE, Nexus switches, and Meraki.
- Hands-on experience with datacenter networking and configuring TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF.
- Knowledge of VPN and VoIP technologies.
- Experience working with Palo Alto firewalls or similar next-generation security devices.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and SIEM tools such as Solarwinds and Splunk.
- Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.
- Cloud networking experience is preferred.
- Ability to work in an on-site environment.
Publishing Pay Range: $67.00 – $70.00 Hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.