Lead Network Engineer

Posted:
7/9/2026, 8:23:39 AM

Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico ⋅ Querétaro, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site


Job Description

YOUR ROLE AS A: 

Lead, Network Engineer


WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:


  • Design, implement, and manage robust enterprise and cloud network infrastructure supporting business-critical operations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Lead network engineering operations across LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking architectures, ensuring stability and performance.
  • Architect and support multi-cloud networking environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Alibaba Cloud.
  • Design and maintain hybrid connectivity solutions, including VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Interconnect services.
  • Develop and enforce network security policies, controls, and governance frameworks aligned with industry standards and compliance requirements.
  • Lead network resilience and disaster recovery planning, including redundancy, failover, and multi-region architecture strategies.
  • Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance across on-prem and cloud platforms, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate and implement new networking technologies and cloud solutions.
  • Manage network service providers and cloud connectivity vendors, ensuring SLA compliance and operational excellence.
  • Lead deployment and enhancement of Network Access Control (NAC) and Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, and external vendors to ensure transparency, compliance, and technical alignment.
  • Drive continuous improvement aligned with modern networking trends such as SASE, SD-WAN evolution, and multi-cloud interconnectivity.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior network engineers.
  • Act as escalation point for complex network incidents and perform deep-root cause analysis (RCA).

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in network engineering with strong enterprise environment exposure.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • LAN / WAN / VPN / SD-WAN
    • Routing and switching (enterprise-grade)
    • Firewall and security architecture
    • Load balancing and DNS architecture
  • Proven experience in cloud networking across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud, including:
    • VPC / VNet design and segmentation
    • Transit architecture (hub-and-spoke, multi-account design)
    • Hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Interconnect)
    • Cloud routing and network security controls
  • Strong understanding of network security frameworks, including:
    • IDS/IPS
    • Zero Trust architecture
    • Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise networking vendors such as:
    • Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks
  • Proficiency in network troubleshooting tools such as:
    • Wireshark, nmap, traceroute, telnet, curl, and cloud-native monitoring tools
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot complex hybrid network issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
  • Experience working in mission-critical, high-availability enterprise environments.