About the Role An international technology company is looking for a hands-on IP Networks Team Lead to drive modernization initiatives across global network infrastructure, including cloud transformation, IPv4 to IPv6 migration, and next-generation data center networking. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering and team management responsibilities. Responsibilities - Lead and mentor a small network engineering team - Design and operate global IP backbone and data center networks - Drive SDN/SD-WAN and cloud networking initiatives - Support IPv6 migration and network modernization projects - Manage routing, switching, firewall, and MPLS environments - Improve automation, observability, and network reliability - Lead troubleshooting, incident resolution, and performance optimization Requirements Must Have - 10+ years of Network Engineering experience, including 2+ years in a Lead or Manager role. - Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating large-scale Data Center networks. - Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco ACI (design, deployment, and operations). - Experience with Spine-Leaf architectures, EVPN-VXLAN, and Data Center network design. - Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and enterprise routing/switching. - Experience with SDN technologies such as Cisco ACI, NDFC, VMware NSX, or similar. - Hands-on experience with network automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or equivalent tools. - Experience with AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, etc.). - Experience managing enterprise firewall platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, or Cisco Firepower. - Ability to lead engineers, drive technical decisions, and own network architecture and operational strategy. Nice to Have - Experience with SD-WAN technologies (Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela, Fortinet, Versa, Meraki, etc.). - Direct people management experience (performance reviews, coaching, career development). - CCNP/CCIE Data Center or equivalent certifications. - Experience working with global carriers, IXPs, and Data Center providers.