Senior Specialist – MS, Network

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The Senior Networking Technical Services (TS) Systems Integration Specialist/Technical Lead is an advanced subject matter expert who is involved in highly complex environments for installation, integration, deployment, configuration and fault management.

This role is able to compile technical specifications in a clear, concise, unambiguous manner to explain the advantages and disadvantages of options leading to the final solution and are able to create alternative solutions as backup planning.

This role works towards expert level certification, whilst at the same time developing business knowledge.

What you’ll be doing

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network and Network Security Infrastructure Management Level 4 Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced technical leadership and expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network and network security infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of networking technologies and security protocols and will play a pivotal role in optimizing our organization’s network architecture, performance, and cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the foremost technical authority for network and network security infrastructure-related matters, offering expert guidance and leadership to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-level network and network security infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive network strategies, emphasizing scalability, security, and high-performance connectivity.

Provide hands-on technical expertise across various networking technologies, including but not limited to routing and switching, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Analyze intricate technical requirements and propose innovative network solutions that address business needs, considering aspects such as network performance optimization, cost-efficiency, and data confidentiality.

Evaluate and implement emerging networking and security technologies, tools, and methodologies, remaining current with industry trends and advances.

Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and facilitating knowledge sharing.

Participate in incident response and problem resolution efforts, ensuring timely resolution of critical network-related issues.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, encompassing network architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and best practice guidelines.

Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and integrate external networking and security solutions into the organization’s infrastructure.

Conduct regular security assessments and audits of the network infrastructure, identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.

Lead network capacity planning initiatives to ensure the infrastructure can accommodate present and future connectivity requirements.

Provide support and guidance in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing, particularly regarding network infrastructure components.

Collaborate with project managers to define and oversee network-related tasks within broader projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with CCIE / CISSP Certification

A minimum of 8 years of experience in network and network security infrastructure management, with a focus on advanced technical roles.

Profound expertise in multiple networking and security technologies, including routing and switching, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Deep knowledge of industry-leading networking and security technologies, tools, and best practices.

Relevant certifications in networking and security (e.g., Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are highly advantageous.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve intricate network-related issues.

Excellent communication skills, enabling effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior team members.

Project management experience is beneficial for managing multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Critical thinking and strategic mindset, with the ability to align technical networking and security solutions with broader business objectives.

A commitment to staying informed about emerging networking and security technologies and industry trends.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

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