Senior Network Operations Lead (Network Engineering)

Job Summary

Join a leading global organization as a Senior Network Operations Lead, where you will take the helm of complex enterprise network architectures. In this high-impact role, you will define global standards for SD-WAN, lead cloud networking strategies across AWS and Azure, and enforce security through advanced Network Access Control (NAC). You will serve as a technical bridge between infrastructure and security teams, ensuring a resilient, scalable, and secure network environment.

location: Boston, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $95 - 100 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead global SD-WAN architecture, defining standards for topology, routing, resiliency, and application-aware traffic steering.
• Provide technical leadership for global/regional connectivity models, carrier strategy, provider diversity, and performance SLAs.
• Drive Network Access Control (NAC) strategy using Cisco ISE, aligning with Zero Trust principles for secure device onboarding and posture validation.
• Design and govern hybrid/multi-cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
• Establish global hub-and-spoke and transit architectures balancing scalability, isolation, and resiliency.
• Guide cloud connectivity decisions (private vs. VPN, regional vs. global hubs) aligned with compliance and business needs.
• Define and implement enterprise segmentation across campus, data center, and cloud environments.
• Set best practices for VPC/VNet design, IP addressing, trust zones, and blast-radius reduction.
• Ensure consistent micro-segmentation and policy enforcement across hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to support Zero Trust, disaster recovery, and compliance.
• Oversee cloud contact center solutions (Zoom Phone, SIP call flows), managing provisioning, call flows, policies, and reporting. ( Provide technical oversight, resolve issues, and mentor teams to enhance skills and operational maturity.
• Establish best practices, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in enterprise Network Engineering and Architecture.

Expertise in SD-WAN platforms (Palo Alto ION preferred) and global routing (BGP).

Deep technical knowledge of Cisco Infrastructure (Switches, Routers, ISE).

Proven experience with Cloud Networking (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).

Strong background in Network Access Control and Zero Trust security models.

Bachelors degree required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.