Network Lead

As a Network Security Lead with over 7 years of total experience and 5+ years of relevant experience, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing network infrastructure, deploying and configuring network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. You will lead and mentor a team of network engineers, setting clear objectives and expectations to ensure timely project delivery. Emphasizing on network security, you will implement and enforce best practices including access control, encryption, intrusion detection/prevention, and security policy enforcement. Regular security assessments and audits will be conducted to identify and remediate vulnerabilities while staying informed about emerging threats and industry trends to proactively mitigate risks. Your role will also involve monitoring network performance, analyzing traffic patterns for optimization opportunities, and troubleshooting network issues to minimize downtime. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, effective communication with stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to internal teams and external vendors are key aspects of this position. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies related to network security and data protection through regular audits is essential. By focusing on audit and inspection points, you will maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the organization's network infrastructure while mitigating security risks and complying with regulatory requirements. In terms of skills and knowledge, you should possess proficiency in configuring network devices from various vendors, understanding TCP/IP suite protocols, implementing network security measures, and strong troubleshooting abilities. Experience in wireless networking, collaboration, and communication skills will also be beneficial for this role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with a preference for a Master's degree. A minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role is required. Expertise in network design, implementation, and administration, along with hands-on experience with network hardware and industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent will be highly desirable. Experience with cloud networking technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is considered a plus.,