Senior Network Lead

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• - Collaborate with network architects to design and implement functional company networks.
• - Install and configure networking hardware.
• - Create and implement network security measures.
• - Manage and mentor junior Network Engineering staff.
• - Conduct regular network performance tests and delegate maintenance tasks.
• - Handle escalated network support issues and draw up status reports.

Qualifications

Technical Skills and Experience:

• - Network Operations: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Networking, specifically in a Network Operations Center (NOC) and Enterprise Network Troubleshooting.
• - Switching & Routing: Expertise in Cisco 9300/9400/9500/4500/6800, Stackwise-virtual, Cisco VSS, Cisco ISR routers, and advanced routing/WAN protocols.
• - Security & Tools: Knowledge of Cisco ASA, Firepower, Cisco ISE, Zscaler proxy, Checkpoint firewalls, SolarWinds, NetFlow, Algosec, and SIEM.
• - Operations Management: Proficiency in Incident and Problem Management processes and ticketing systems like SNOW.
• - SD-WAN: Knowledge of Meraki and Viptela technologies.

Professional Skills:

• - Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• - Strong problem-solving abilities and stakeholder management.
• - Ability to self-organize within a team environment.

Qualifications:

• - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• - CCNA/CCNP level experience.
• - ITIL® V2/V3 Foundations certification is an added advantage.