Lead Network Engineer

Insight Global is hiring a Lead Network Engineer for a fast-growing AI infrastructure company building next-generation datacenter fabrics. This role will lead the Network Deployment & Integration pillar, combining hands-on technical execution with operational leadership.

You’ll be responsible for building the first AI datacenter networks and creating a scalable deployment playbook for multi-region Gigawatt-level builds.

• Deployment Execution:
  Configure and validate datacenter networks (front-end/back-end fabrics, BMS, management networks).
• Manage fiber/cabling remediation, hardware RMAs, and ensure production-ready handovers. Playbook Development:
  Create repeatable deployment processes, checklists, validation gates, and operations manuals for large-scale builds.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Partner with DC Operations, ICT, Hardware, and Network Engineering teams to keep deployments on schedule.
• Field Leadership:
  Lead deployment teams onsite, provide technical guidance, and maintain quality standards.
• Handover Excellence:
  Define and enforce exit criteria for production handovers, including physical validation, logical configuration, observability, and documentation.

• Experience:
  
  8+ years in network engineering with significant datacenter deployment experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, CLOS topologies, high-radix switching; ideally experience with AI/ML fabrics (RoCEv2, PFC, ECN).
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead teams and mentor engineers while staying hands-on. Operational Mindset:
  Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; strong problem-solving and escalation skills.
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel 50% for onsite deployments.

• Familiarity with Arista, Juniper, NVIDIA platforms.
• Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and DCIM systems (Net Box).
• Startup experience and ability to thrive in high-growth environments.