Network Team Lead

Netrix Global • Chicago, IL

5d • Remote

About The Position

Netrix Global is seeking a Network Team Lead to drive technical delivery, team leadership, and pre-sales support across our networking practice. This role is heavily focused on LAN/WAN architecture, SD-WAN, and network security, with secondary responsibility for wireless solutions. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in solution design and delivery. This individual will also partner closely with Sales to support pre-sales efforts, helping shape client solutions, develop proposals, and act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales lifecycle.

Requirements

• 7 – 10 plus years in networking, with a strong focus on LAN/WAN and SD-WAN architectures experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support sales cycles, including solutioning, client presentations, and proposal development.
• Deep hands-on experience with: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, etc.) Cisco Firewalls (ASA, FTD) Cisco ISE (NAC, policy enforcement, segmentation)
• Strong experience designing and implementing Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama, security policies, and advanced threat features.
• Strong experience designing and implementing SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, or similar).
• Solid understanding of segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure network design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience developing architecture designs, SOWs, and client-facing deliverables.
• Advanced hands-on experience with: Cisco routing and switching platforms (Catalyst, Nexus) Cisco firewalls (ASA, FTD) and security architectures Cisco ISE for identity-based access control Palo Alto Networks firewall s (policy management, Panorama, threat prevention)
• Strong experience with: LAN/WAN design and implementation SD-WAN architectures and deployments Network segmentation and access control models
• Working knowledge of: Fortinet and Cisco Meraki platforms Wireless networking (design, deployment, troubleshooting) SASE frameworks and cloud-integrated networking
• Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise network deployments
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as: CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) Cisco ISE-related certifications Fortinet NSE certifications
• Experience working within Cisco, Palo Alto, and Fortinet partner ecosystems
• Background in consulting or managed services organizations
• Experience designing secure network architectures aligned to zero trust principles

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, providing technical oversight, guidance, and career development.
• Own the design and implementation of enterprise LAN/WAN architectures, including routing, switching, segmentation, and high availability.
• Lead the design and deployment of SD-WAN solutions across multi-site enterprise environments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex network and security issues.
• Design and implement Cisco-based solutions, including: Routing & Switching (Catalyst, Nexus) Firewalls (ASA, FTD) Identity Services Engine (ISE) for NAC and segmentation
• Design and implement Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions, including policy design, threat prevention, and advanced security services.
• Drive architecture and deployment of Fortinet and Cisco Meraki solutions where applicable.
• Provide wireless (WLAN) support and design oversight as a secondary responsibility (site design, optimization, troubleshooting).
• Partner with Sales and Account Teams to support pre-sales activities, including: Client discovery and requirements gathering Solution architecture and design Statement of Work (SOW) development Technical presentations and demos
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment to scope.
• Contribute to practice development, including defining standards, best practices, and reusable architecture.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and expand networking capabilities.
• Champion modern networking approaches, including SASE, segmentation, and zero trust architectures.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits to meet the needs of you and your family, flexibility, and time off when you need it, and a casual work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed