✦ Luna Orbit — Networking & Telecom

Lead Network Engineer

at UFP Industries

📍 Grand Rapids, MI (IT Building) Hybrid Posted March 28, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience lead
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Not specified
Category Networking & Telecom

About this role

This role involves leading the design and implementation of complex enterprise and hybrid cloud network architectures, ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead network design
  • Implement routing solutions
  • Manage security architecture
  • Drive network automation
  • Support hybrid cloud connectivity

Technical Overview

The position covers advanced network design, routing protocols, security policies, cloud connectivity (Azure, GCP), and network automation scripting using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior lead network engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing and managing enterprise and hybrid cloud networks, including routing, security, and automation. They should have strong leadership skills and expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, and cloud connectivity.

Must-Have Skills

Extensive network design experienceExperience with enterprise and hybrid cloud networksStrong knowledge of routing protocols (MPLSBGPOSPF)Experience with CiscoMerakiVersa SD WANFirewall architecture and security policiesNetwork automation scripting (PythonAnsibleTerraform)

Nice-to-Have Skills

GCP exposureAzure hybrid connectivitySecurity policies with Cisco ISECloud interconnectsNetwork troubleshooting

Tools & Platforms

CiscoMerakiVersa SD WANPalo AltoCisco ISEAzureExpressRouteVNETNSGsCloud DNSGCPPythonAnsibleTerraform

Required Skills

Network DesignEnterprise NetworkHybrid CloudMPLSBGPOSPFVXLANEVPNCiscoMerakiVersa SD WANPalo AltoFirewallCisco ISE802.1XMABTACACS+AzureExpressRouteVNETNSGsCloud DNSGCPPythonAnsibleTerraform

Hard Skills

Network DesignEnterprise NetworkHybrid CloudMPLSBGPOSPFVXLANEVPNCiscoMerakiVersa SD WANPalo AltoFirewallCisco ISE802.1XMABTACACS+AzureExpressRouteVNETNSGsCloud DNSGCPPythonAnsibleTerraform

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringStrategic PlanningOperational ImprovementCollaborationProblem Solving

Industry & Role

Industry Telecommunications / Network Infrastructure
Job Function Network Engineering and Architecture
Role Subtype Network Architect
Tech Domains Networking / TCP-IP, Cloud Computing, Security

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required None
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

network engineerenterprise networkhybrid cloudMPLSBGPOSPFVXLANEVPNCiscoMerakiVersa SD WANfirewallPalo AltoCisco ISE802.1XMABTACACS+AzureExpressRouteVNETNSGscloud DNSGCPPythonAnsibleTerraform

Deal Breakers

Less than 10 years of network engineering experience, No experience with enterprise or hybrid cloud networks, Lack of knowledge in routing protocols and security policies

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