Lead Network Engineer

About CRT Calculated Research & Technology (CRT) partners with businesses across Utah and beyond to deliver IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure solutions. Our culture is driven by three core values: We Care, Deliver Wow, and Be Curious. If those resonate with you, we’d love to meet you. The Role We’re looking for a seasoned Lead Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and support enterprise network environments across a diverse client base. You’ll serve as our senior technical resource and escalation point, mentor junior engineers, and build trusted advisor relationships with clients. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on complexity, values craftsmanship, and wants to lead—not just execute. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable network infrastructures across multiple client environments Lead network architecture, implementation, migration, and modernization projects Manage firewall, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless, routing, and switching technologies Serve as senior escalation point for complex networking and security issues Mentor junior engineers; develop and maintain documentation, standards, and diagrams Leverage monitoring and automation tools to drive operational efficiency Build trusted client relationships through technical expertise and exceptional service Technical Expertise Hands-on experience in most of the following is expected: Enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN, VPN, SD-WAN design and support Advanced routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, LACP, QoS, DHCP, DNS, NAT Firewalls: Check Point, Fortinet, Barracuda CloudGen, and/or Palo Alto Networks; Extreme Networks platforms Network monitoring: SolarWinds, Auvik, PRTG, or LogicMonitor PowerShell scripting and automation; network performance analysis and root cause analysis Azure and/or AWS networking concepts; MSP or multi-client environment experience Qualifications Required: 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting enterprise environments Experience designing and implementing infrastructure across multiple locations or clients Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and organizational skills Experience mentoring technical staff and leading as a senior escalation resource Preferred: MSP or service provider background Certifications: CCNP, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, Palo Alto, or equivalent Experience with Azure/AWS networking and cybersecurity frameworks Exposure to AI tools, MCP servers, AI agents, or workflow automation Why CRT? What Does Success Look Like? At CRT, our engineers aren't siloed. You'll touch more technology across more environments in one year here than most engineers see in five at a single-client company. We invest in your growth through professional development, certification support, and a culture built on curiosity, accountability, and excellence. If that excites you, you'll fit right in. In this role, success means delivering reliable, secure network environments; resolving complex problems efficiently; elevating your teammates; and consistently embodying We Care, Deliver Wow with Service, and Be Curious. Please note: This position is open to current Utah residents only. We do not offer relocation assistance, and out-of-state applicants will not be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer Calculated Research & Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.