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## Lead Network EngineerApplylocations: Madison, WI: Milwaukee, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R17692Job DescriptionCLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where **our purpose is to** ***create opportunities*** every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.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.**About the role:****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.**What you will need:*** 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. **Wellness at CLA**To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.### About Us**Start your inspired career** When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.Watch our video to see why people join CLA.**About CLA**CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. *Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.***Wellness at CLA**Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.**CLA is an equal opportunity employer**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**Click here** to learn about your hiring rights.If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact mypeoplesolutions@claconnect.com #J-18808-Ljbffr