Senior Network Lead
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.
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.