Lead Network Engineer

Description

We are seeking a **Lead Network Engineer** to strengthen Cloud Infrastructure Engineering by supporting cloud and on\-premise network environments. You will drive reliable multi\-site operations, secure connectivity, and cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—apply now. **Responsibilities** * Administer and configure the Palo Alto platform, including advanced troubleshooting, security policy management, and integration with other network security tools * Maintain efficient and dependable network operations across large\-scale, multi\-site environments using dynamic network protocols * Design, implement, and optimize complex network topologies covering branch office connectivity, data centers, and cloud service providers * Deliver and support cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud * Improve network automation and deployment workflows using automation pipelines and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or custom scripts * Enforce network security best practices, including firewall configuration, VPN setup, intrusion detection/prevention, and vulnerability management * Handle incidents, outages, and disaster recovery activities as part of on\-call rotations * Lead network projects end to end, ensuring on\-time delivery while staying within budget constraints * Analyze and fix network performance bottlenecks to improve throughput and reduce latency across global infrastructures * Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to support project delivery and technical implementation **Requirements** * Proven hands\-on experience with Palo Alto platform administration, including security policy management and troubleshooting (5\+ years) * Strong proficiency with dynamic network protocols, including BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN * Solid understanding of global network architecture across branch connectivity, data centers, and cloud service providers * Working knowledge of cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud * Practical experience building automation pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, and custom scripts * Deep understanding of network security best practices, including firewall configuration, VPN setup, and intrusion detection/prevention * Demonstrated background handling incidents, outages, and disaster recovery processes * Proven track record of project leadership with on\-time delivery and strong documentation * Ability to identify and resolve network performance bottlenecks to increase throughput and reduce latency * Experience coordinating and managing vendors and stakeholders * English proficiency at B2 (Upper\-Intermediate) level or higher **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn *EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*