Title Network Lead

As a Network Security Lead with 7+ years of total experience and 5+ years of relevant experience, your main responsibilities will include: Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Deploying and configuring network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other networking equipment. Team Leadership and Mentorship: Providing technical leadership and mentorship to a team of network engineers by setting clear objectives, priorities, and expectations. Ensuring timely delivery of projects. Network Security: Implementing and enforcing network security best practices, including access control, encryption, intrusion detection/prevention, and security policy enforcement. Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Performance Optimization and Monitoring: Monitoring network performance, analyzing network traffic patterns, and identifying opportunities for optimization. Troubleshooting network issues and providing timely resolution to minimize downtime. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and business units, to align network solutions with business objectives. Providing updates on network projects, initiatives, and performance metrics to stakeholders. Audit and Compliance: Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations (such as ISO, HIPAA), and internal policies related to network security, data protection, and infrastructure management. You should possess the following skills and knowledge: - Proficiency in configuring network devices from various vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, etc. - Deep understanding and practical experience with TCP/IP suite protocols and routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and RIP. - Hands-on experience with implementing network security measures such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, access control mechanisms, and security policies. - Strong troubleshooting skills using command-line tools and packet capture tools. - Experience in designing, deploying, and managing wireless networks and implementing security measures. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred. - 10 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. - Expertise in network design, implementation, and administration, including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols. - Hands-on experience with network hardware from leading vendors. - Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable. - Experience with cloud networking technologies is a plus, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.,