We are looking for an experienced Core Engineering Lead specializing in Networks to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge network solutions for a world-class infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and maintain high-performance networks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with infrastructure leadership, business units, and IT teams to design and implement reliable and scalable network solutions.<br>• Analyze organizational needs to develop, install, and troubleshoot technical systems and solutions.<br>• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including network models, diagrams, procedures, and technical specifications.<br>• Lead project teams, mentor engineers who are early in their careers, and ensure the successful delivery of network initiatives.<br>• Manage capital expenditure requests and oversee the procurement of network hardware and software.<br>• Participate in meetings with stakeholders to identify opportunities and propose technical solutions.<br>• Standardize and automate network configurations and deployments to enhance efficiency and reliability.<br>• Oversee the implementation of network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems.<br>• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and system performance issues while monitoring network operations.<br>• Provide expert guidance on network segmentation, encryption architectures, and prioritization of voice and video traffic.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering, preferably within an enterprise environment.<br>• At least 5 years of experience leading teams and mentoring less experienced engineers.<br>• In-depth knowledge of networking technologies such as routers, switches, virtualization, storage networking, and load balancers.<br>• Proficiency with Cisco solutions, including routing/switching, spine/leaf architecture, and Nexus.<br>• Expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and other network security technologies.<br>• Strong scripting skills and experience in automating network configurations.<br>• Familiarity with protocols like Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Quality of Service (QoS).<br>• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with global technical teams.

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