Lead Network Engineer Job at Lead Bank (Kansas City)

Lead Network Engineer

Lead Bank

Location:
United States , Kansas City ▼
New York
San Francisco
Sunnyvale

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

155600.00 - 217400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer to own the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of Lead Bank’s physical and cloud network infrastructure. In an FDIC-regulated environment where network availability directly underpins banking operations, Federal Reserve connectivity, and fintech partner services, this role carries significant responsibility and visibility. As the leader of the Network Engineering team within the IT function, you will be the technical authority on all things networking—from on-premises switching and firewalls across multiple office locations and datacenters, to Zscaler zero trust architecture, to AWS cloud networking. You will drive the evolution of our network from a traditional on-prem model toward a modern, software-defined, Infrastructure-as-Code-driven architecture while ensuring uninterrupted service to a regulated financial institution. You will report to the Head of IT and work closely with the security operations, cloud engineering, and support desk teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network services across the organization.

Job Responsibility:

Design and continuously improve enterprise network architecture across all physical sites and AWS cloud environments
Define and enforce network standards for firewall management, segmentation, routing, switching, and zero trust access
Advise IT leadership, security, and engineering teams on network-related decisions
Mentor junior network engineers and drive knowledge transfer across the team
Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption for network devices using Terraform or equivalent
Manage Cisco Catalyst switching across all sites, including VLAN design, STP, inter-VLAN routing, and port security
Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, threat prevention, and firmware lifecycle
Manage Cisco Meraki wireless infrastructure, including AP deployment and RF optimization
Lead datacenter network operations and support ongoing infrastructure migrations
Maintain and secure FedLine network connectivity in compliance with Federal Reserve requirements
Own and manage all AWS cloud networking infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway
Manage Zscaler ZIA and ZPA deployments, including app segments, connector groups, and Transit Gateway integration
Serve as the escalation point for complex network issues across physical and cloud environments
Investigate and respond to network security alerts in collaboration with the security operations team
Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews, driving systemic improvements
Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
Periodic travel to Branch offices and Datacenter sites, quarterly or as necessary
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise LAN/WAN, firewall management, and cloud networking
Proven success designing, deploying, and operating network infrastructure in a regulated or compliance-driven environment (banking, financial services, or healthcare preferred)
Deep expertise in: Switching & Routing: Cisco Catalyst (IOS-XE), VLAN design, STP, OSPF/BGP, inter-VLAN routing
Deep expertise in: Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN-OS), security policies, NAT
Deep expertise in: Zero Trust Networking: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, app segments, connector deployment, access policies
Deep expertise in: Cloud/Software Defined Networking: AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, security groups, NACLs, Direct Connect, site-to-site VPN
Deep expertise in: Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (or equivalent) for network device and cloud resource management
Deep expertise in: Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, or similar scripting language for network automation tasks
Strong understanding of network security best practices, including segmentation, least-privilege access, encryption in transit, and zero trust principles
Experience with datacenter network design, migrations, and colocation facility operations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex network concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives independently and own systems end-to-end without direct supervision

Nice to have:

Experience managing network infrastructure supporting dedicated financial connectivity such as FedLine or similar regulated network links is a plus
Relevant certifications are a plus: CCNP, PCNSE (Palo Alto), AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, or equivalent

What we offer:

Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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