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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Engineer - **Company:** NTT DATA, Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Routing, Network Service, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, 3-tier Architectures - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-network-engineer-arlington-tx-usa-58830048 ## About the Role * and cloud environments * Produce high- and low-level designs, diagrams, test plans, implementation plans, and change documentation * Provide Tier 3 technical assistance for complex network requests and identify sustainable solutions * Test new technologies, hardware, software, configurations, patches, and vendor fixes before production * Support change control, configuration, release, technology refresh, capacity planning, performance monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery * Collaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, security teams, identity teams, and operations to transition solutions into production * Brief Government and contractor stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead technical reviews and problem-solving sessions Tasks * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or closely related field, or 15+ years IT network engineering experience * Minimum 10 years in network engineering and design * Minimum 10 years aaaaaaa * and supporting large enterprise WAN/LAN environments * Minimum 10 years with DNS, wireless networking, routing, switching, network security, and enterprise network management or monitoring tools * Minimum 10 years engineering connectivity for hybrid/multi-cloud environments * Minimum 10 years developing technical designs, test plans, implementation plans, diagrams, and change records * Minimum 10 years troubleshooting and resolving complex Tier 3 network issues * Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI access Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution * flexible spending or health savings account * life and AD&D insurance * short and long-term disability * paid time off * 401k with company match ## Description Experteer Overview As Lead Network Engineer, you will serve as the senior SME for a government client, shaping enterprise-scale network solutions. You will design, test, deploy, and sustain WAN/LAN, DNS, wireless, and cloud-connected networks while guiding complex engineering efforts. The role emphasizes secure, reliable designs and hands-on leadership across cross-functional teams. You will mentor engineers, drive technical reviews, and ensure design integrity in a mission-critical environment. This position offers the opportunity to impact government network modernization at scale with a collaborative, security-conscious team. Compensation / Benefits * Lead design, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting for enterprise WAN, LAN, DNS, wireless, network tools, and cloud-connected environments * Maintain design integrity, security, performance, availability, and reliability of client network services * Develop secure network designs for Government facilities, data centers, remote users, and cloud environments * Produce high- and low-level designs, diagrams, test plans, implementation plans, and change documentation * Provide Tier 3 technical assistance for complex network requests and identify sustainable solutions * Test new technologies, hardware, software, configurations, patches, and vendor fixes before production * Support change control, configuration, release, technology refresh, capacity planning, performance monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery * Collaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, security teams, identity teams, and operations to transition solutions into production * Brief Government and contractor stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead technical reviews and problem-solving sessions Tasks * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or closely related field, or 15+ years IT network engineering experience * Minimum 10 years in network engineering and design * Minimum 10 years designing and supporting large enterprise WAN/LAN environments * Minimum 10 years with DNS, wireless networking, routing, switching, network security, and enterprise network management or monitoring tools * Minimum 10 years engineering connectivity for hybrid/multi-cloud environments * Minimum 10 years developing technical designs, test plans, implementation plans, diagrams, and change records * Minimum 10 years troubleshooting and resolving complex Tier 3 network issues * Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI access Key requirements * medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution * flexible spending or health savings account * life and AD&D insurance * short and long-term disability * paid time off * 401k with company match ## 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) - [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) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [5 Years in Cloud Native: The Good, the Bad, and the Bill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100111-5-years-in-cloud-native-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bill) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)