Hiring: Lead Network Engineer Company: Louisiana Blue Location: Baton Rouge, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:31:08 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, BGP, CI/CD, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Python, REST, RESTful, Terraform, VPC About the job Experience: •Minimum of seven years of progressive network engineering experience in a large-scale, complex environment required. •Network Automation and Scripting:Proficiency in Python programming and/or other scripting languages for network automation, including use of RESTful APIs, Ansible, and Netmiko. Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, to define and manage network infrastructure via automated pipelines is highly desired. •Traditional Network Infrastructure:Strong background in core route/switch protocols, including BGP and OSPF, firewall administration, including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA, load balancers, network access control, including Cisco ISE, wireless networks, and network performance monitoring tools. •Multi-Platform and Hybrid Infrastructure:Experience designing and supporting network connectivity across on-premise data centers and cloud platforms, including Azure. Familiarity with virtualization and container networking, including VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, and cloud VPC/VNet design, is preferred. Required Skills: •This role is accountable for complying with all applicable laws and regulations as well as internal policies and standards associated with assigned duties and responsibilities. •Leads the planning, design, testing, and automated deployment of network architectures across multiple platforms, including data center, WAN, campus, and cloud environments. Ensures all network solutions, including hardware and software, meet enterprise standards for security, availability, reliability, and performance. •Continuously evaluates new technologies, including SDN controllers, cloud networking services, and advanced automation tools, and drives modernization to support cloud adoption and business needs. •Network Automation and Software-Defined Operations •Champions and implements network automation and orchestration capabilities as a core function of the network team. Develops and maintains automation frameworks, including automated provisioning scripts, configuration templating systems, and version-controlled network configurations, to streamline routine network changes and reduce manual effort. •Integrates network management with DevOps practices using CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure updates and policy deployment to ensure consistency and agility in network operations. •Guides the transition toward software-defined networking and APIs for network programmability, ensuring the network can be managed as code for rapid scaling and improved reliability. •Develops and recommends network strategies that align with broader IT and business goals. Actively participates in technology roadmaps and cross-functional planning to enable digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration and SDN implementations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required. •Four years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. •Industry certifications approved by management, such as Cisco CCNA or Cisco DevNet Associate, may be considered in lieu of some years of experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!