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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Lead Engineer (IT) - **Company:** DaVita Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $183,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Monitoring of Systems, Network Topologies, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, SSL Certificate Management, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Connectivity Problems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Routing & Switching, Workday, Cisco, Pagerduty, Servicenow - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://davita.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DKC_External/job/09567---Denver-HQ-Non-CA-or-CO-Remote/Network-Lead-Engineer--IT-_R0465660 ## About the Role * Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity. * Routing & Switching: Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and complex datacenter switching architectures (LACP, vPC, VDS, tenant separation). * Cloud Network: Integration experience with Google GCP, AWS Azure and connectivity to public service providers such as Workday, Service Now and the like. * Security: Micro segmentation environments (Illumio) and Palo Alto Prisma . * Load Balancing & Security: Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting Load Balancers (VIPs, SSL offloading) and Next-Generation Firewalls. Certificate management and application integration. * Tools: Proficiency in IPAM solutions (e.g., Infoblox), monitoring tools (e.g., Micro Focus NNMi, PagerDuty), and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow). * Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and manage cross-team coordination effectively. Core Competencies * Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to troubleshooting critical infrastructure in high-pressure situations. * Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with a track record of successfully guiding cross-functional project execution. * Accountability: Ownership of network stability and performance metrics, ensuring SLAs are consistently met or exceeded. ## Description * Complex Troubleshooting & Escalation: Serve as the top-tier escalation point for critical network incidents. Diagnosing and resolving complex routing issues (e.g., BGP peer failures), load balancer configurations, and complex multi-tier application connectivity problems. * Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Server Admins, Solutions Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Application Development) to support physical server builds, VLAN/VPC provisioning, and secure connectivity across environments. * Infrastructure Management: Manage and maintain firewalls, load balancers, network fabrics (e.g., Cisco, HP Synergy), and DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM via Infoblox) infrastructure. * Process Improvement: Develop, document, and maintain network topologies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines for incident response and monitoring (e.g., PagerDuty, NNMi). ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)