Lead Network Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Lead Network Engineer-an OT Communications Architect

for a Contract job with a client in San Antonio, TX.

JOB TITLE: Lead Network Engineer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE/DURATION: Contract role – 12 months with possible extension

COMPENSATION: $70/hour-$95/hour. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

LOCATION DETAILS: Remote--20% travel required to nay of the locations - Findlay OH, San Antonio, TX or Denver, CO

Position Summary

The Lead Network Engineer supports the OT Infrastructure and Operations teams within the Midstream IT organization, with responsibility for the design, reliability, and evolution of OT network services. This role requires deep expertise in large-scale network architecture, with a focus on availability, security, and operational stability.

This individual serves as the senior technical lead and subject matter expert for the OT Communications domain, setting design standards, leading solution development, and driving improvements across existing environments. The role requires both strategic design expertise and hands-on execution, including implementing and validating changes in production. The ideal candidate has strong experience in industrial networking, segmentation, and secure connectivity, and thrives in environments where uptime, safety, and disciplined change management are critical.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including design, implementation, and support of large-scale environments
• Deep expertise in core networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, OSI model, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Strong experience designing enterprise WAN and datacenter networks, including highly available and resilient architectures
• Proven ability to design, build, and support large-scale, production-critical network environments
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, including the ability to diagnose complex, multi-domain issues
• Experience with network automation, including scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar) and exposure to automation frameworks
• Experience with SD-WAN or modern WAN architecture
• Ability to translate high-level designs into implementable solutions and guide others in execution

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP (minimum), CCIE strongly preferred
• Experience with SD-WAN platforms and modern WAN architecture
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools and practices (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Exposure to cellular and wireless networking technologies, including LTE/5G and eSIM-based connectivity
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts (Azure or similar), including hybrid connectivity patterns
• Exposure to OT or industrial networking environments (SCADA, control systems, etc.)

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Located near Findlay OH, San Antonio, TX or Denver, CO or Remote