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Job Title: Lead Network Engineer - Global & Cloud
Reports to: VP, Infrastructure & Operations
Location: Remote - US
Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon*, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington
The Role
As the Lead Network Engineer – Global & Cloud Networking, you will be the senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing Deckers Brands’ global network infrastructure. You’ll drive innovation across on-premises, campus, retail, data center, and cloud environments, providing technical leadership for enterprise networking services including WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, security services, and cloud networking. Your expertise will enable Deckers to leverage AI-driven administration and automation, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable connectivity for our global operations.
We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Your Impact
- Provide advanced administrative and technical support for Local Area Networks and Wi-Fi, including IP addressing, VLANs, routing, switching, and Cisco Meraki switches and access points across global locations.
- Deliver advanced support for Wide Area and SD-WAN networks, including Meraki firewalls, VPN tunnels, MPLS, broadband, routers, and dynamic routing protocols.
- Establish guidelines and methods for installation, maintenance, and management of global on-premises and cloud networks, supporting corporate offices and retail locations worldwide.
- Lead the adoption of AI-driven network management tools for predictive analytics, automated root-cause analysis, and self-healing network capabilities.
- Partner with security engineering to implement a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) framework, embedding robust security services within SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and remote access solutions.
- Oversee 24x7 network monitoring and response, ensuring service interruptions are addressed promptly and maintaining 99.99% uptime SLAs for critical network infrastructure.
- Mentor junior engineers and serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex network and cloud connectivity issues.
Who You Are
- Hold a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- Possess certifications such as Cisco CCNA, AWS Advanced Networking, and Meraki Solutions Specialist.
- Bring at least 6 years of experience in network administration for a global organization, with proven experience supporting large enterprise environments.
- Demonstrate expertise in Cisco networking, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Meraki switching, routing, and wireless.
- Skilled in leveraging AI and automation techniques to maximize network efficiency.
- Calm and effective in high-pressure situations, such as network outages or service interruptions.
- Experienced in mentoring and training junior network administrators and technical support staff.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation, and work collaboratively with vendors, MSPs, and consultants.
What We'll Give You –
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
- Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
- Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
- Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
$122,300.00 - $165,000.00
The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:
Goleta, California (Remote)
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.
