Lead Network Engineer

Job details
Position: Lead Network Engineer
Compensation: $135k + annually, depending on experience
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Lead Network Engineer to join their team!
This is a great opportunity to join a team-focused environment supporting and modernizing an enterprise network. You'll play a key role in network design, operations, and strategic initiatives across security, cloud networking, and next-gen data center technologies.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network systems across multiple platforms
• Work hands-on with Cisco routing, switching, and data center technologies
• Configure and manage Fortinet security solutions (firewalls/switching/management/analytics)
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across layered environments
• Support and drive initiatives related to SD-WAN and SASE
• Contribute to data center design using VXLAN / EVPN
• Create clear network documentation, standards, and troubleshooting notes
• Partner cross-functionally to improve infrastructure reliability and security

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years of enterprise network engineering / infrastructure experience
• CCNP or CCDP certifications (required)
• Strong Cisco experience with Catalyst, Nexus, and ISR
• Fortinet experience with FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiManager, and/or FortiAnalyzer
• Advanced routing knowledge: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Switching fundamentals: VLANs, STP, port-channels
• Strong understanding of network security and segmentation
• Experience supporting SD-WAN
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• CCIE, CCDE, or additional Cisco certifications
• Fortinet NSE 7 / FCX (or similar advanced Fortinet certifications)
• Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
• Azure or AWS networking exposure
• Network automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience with hybrid network environments (on-prem & Cloud)

Perks & Benefits:

• PTO, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Onsite training and tuition reimbursement

Other Information:

• Direct hire opportunity with a highly stable organization
• Opportunity for growth

If you are interested in learning more about the Lead Network Engineer opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
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