Lead Network Engineer (L3)
Dijital Team
| Company | Dijital Team |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Colombo |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (lever) |
Description
About the Role We are seeking an experienced L3 Lead Network Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade networking and cybersecurity solutions. This senior technical leadership role combines solution design, project delivery, customer consulting, and Level 3 support, serving as the highest point of technical escalation within the managed services team. You will lead complex technical engagements from discovery through implementation while driving engineering excellence, mentoring team members, and contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
About the Client You will be working with a leading Australian-owned Managed ICT and Cyber Security provider delivering enterprise-grade technology solutions to businesses across Australia. Operating with a strong customer-first philosophy, the organisation specialises in managed services, enterprise networking, cloud, security, and digital transformation. Committed to engineering excellence and industry best practices, they empower their team to deliver innovative solutions that simplify technology and create lasting value for customers.
Ideal Profile
Experience & Leadership
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior engineering role within an MSP environment
Proven experience leading enterprise infrastructure projects from solution design through implementation
Strong customer-facing consulting experience with the ability to independently lead technical discussions
Experience producing Low Level Design (LLD) documentation and technical implementation plans
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise networking and security environments
Proven ability to mentor engineers and provide technical leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working autonomously
Networking & Security Expertise
Strong experience with FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
Expertise in enterprise firewall implementation, secure networking, and SASE architecture
Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, Layer 2 & Layer 3 networking
Experience with FortiSwitch, FortiAP, enterprise WAN, and multi-site network design
Experience supporting network segmentation and security best practices
Certifications
Fortinet NSC Level 7 (Secure Networking and/or SASE) certification is essential
Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Cisco CCNP Security certifications are highly regarded
Additional Technical Skills
Experience with enterprise SD-WAN and SASE implementations
Exposure to cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure
Experience with customer discovery workshops, solution validation, and technical presales
Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks, Netskope, Cisco Meraki, AWS Networking, and Autotask PSA is advantageous
Experience with automation, AI-assisted engineering tools, and infrastructure improvements is highly regarded
Soft Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong customer relationship management and consulting skills
High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Highly organised with excellent time management skills
Collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead the technical delivery of enterprise networking and security projects from design through implementation
Develop Low Level Designs (LLDs), implementation plans, deployment documentation, and technical standards
Take ownership of engineering outcomes throughout the project lifecycle
Drive engineering best practices across projects and managed services
Presales & Solution Validation
Support presales teams with technical solution validation and customer discovery workshops
Review solution architectures fo
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