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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Engineer - **Company:** CliftonLarsonAllen LLP - **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hot Standby Router Protocol, Internetworking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, HybridCloud, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88031864/1 ## About the Role * 6 years of relevant experience required * 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including design, implementation, and support of large-scale multi-site environments preferred * Bachelor's degree is required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree * Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. ## Description CLA is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of our enterprise networking environment. This role will provide technical leadership across routing, switching, wireless, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and network security technologies while driving infrastructure modernization, automation, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable network solutions that support CLA's continued growth and transformation., As a Lead Network Engineer, you will: * Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of CLA's enterprise network infrastructure across office, datacenter, and cloud environments * Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security initiatives. * Administer and support Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, and related platforms. * Design and manage enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity solutions. * Support and optimize Microsoft Azure networking services, including ExpressRoute, Virtual Networks (VNets), Virtual WAN, DNS, and hybrid cloud connectivity. * Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, and QoS. * Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain secure network architectures, firewalls, segmentation, and Zero Trust initiatives. * Lead network modernization, cloud transformation, office integration, and infrastructure lifecycle management projects. * Develop and maintain network automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies. * Utilize network monitoring and performance management tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor, or similar platforms. * Serve as a technical escalation point for complex network incidents, performance issues, and critical outages. * Mentor network engineers and contribute to architectural standards, operational procedures, and network roadmaps. * Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements are met across the enterprise network. * *Participate in the on-call rotation. ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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