Lead Network Engineer

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer to strengthen Cloud Infrastructure Engineering by supporting cloud and on-premise network environments, driving reliable multi-site operations, secure connectivity, and cloud networking. Highlights: 1. Lead network projects end to end, ensuring on-time delivery 2. Administer and configure the Palo Alto platform for advanced troubleshooting 3. Improve network automation and deployment workflows using tools like Ansible We are seeking a **Lead Network Engineer** to strengthen Cloud Infrastructure Engineering by supporting cloud and on\-premise network environments. You will drive reliable multi\-site operations, secure connectivity, and cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—apply now. **Responsibilities** * Administer and configure the Palo Alto platform, including advanced troubleshooting, security policy management, and integration with other network security tools * Maintain efficient and dependable network operations across large\-scale, multi\-site environments using dynamic network protocols * Design, implement, and optimize complex network topologies covering branch office connectivity, data centers, and cloud service providers * Deliver and support cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud * Improve network automation and deployment workflows using automation pipelines and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or custom scripts * Enforce network security best practices, including firewall configuration, VPN setup, intrusion detection/prevention, and vulnerability management * Handle incidents, outages, and disaster recovery activities as part of on\-call rotations * Lead network projects end to end, ensuring on\-time delivery while staying within budget constraints * Analyze and fix network performance bottlenecks to improve throughput and reduce latency across global infrastructures * Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to support project delivery and technical implementation **Requirements** * Proven hands\-on experience with Palo Alto platform administration, including security policy management and troubleshooting (5\+ years) * Strong proficiency with dynamic network protocols, including BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN * Solid understanding of global network architecture across branch connectivity, data centers, and cloud service providers * Working knowledge of cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud * Practical experience building automation pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, and custom scripts * Deep understanding of network security best practices, including firewall configuration, VPN setup, and intrusion detection/prevention * Demonstrated background handling incidents, outages, and disaster recovery processes * Proven track record of project leadership with on\-time delivery and strong documentation * Ability to identify and resolve network performance bottlenecks to increase throughput and reduce latency * Experience coordinating and managing vendors and stakeholders * English proficiency at B2 (Upper\-Intermediate) level or higher **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn