Lead, Network Engineer

Job description: Lead, Network Engineer

Tasks

• Defining and documenting network engineering standards
• Creation of low-level design documents to fulfill high-level design requirements
• Creation of detailed implementation plans for all engineering-related activities
• Procurement activities for the development and delivery of new services (projects)
• Ensuring a smooth transition/handover to operations in accordance with the agreed Operational Acceptance Process
• Management of the technical lifecycle for all network and communication services
• Support architecture in the creation and maintenance of a delivery schedule for network engineers
• Support of the architecture in coupling activities for the creation of high-level design
• Supporting the architecture in understanding proof-of-concept activities
• Ensure capabilities are up to date to deliver change and provide a high level of support
• Provision of escalation support for operations in the event of complex troubleshooting of major incidents
• Provide on-call escalation support (on a rotational basis) and work extended hours when required

Requirements

Core skills & experience

• At least 8 years of experience with network solutions in a global enterprise environment (5,000-50,000 users) with traditional data centers and cloud
• Experience with network engineering and building resilient and scalable network solutions, ideally in financial or investment banking
• Understanding of network architectures, global financial services models and regional characteristics
• Familiarity with various testing tools, network technologies and techniques to accurately troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Technical skills & experience

• Expert knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:
  • Network routing, switching and security
  • Cisco, Juniper - Routers & Switches
  • Checkpoint, Cisco ASA Firewalls
  • Cisco, Silver Peak SD-WAN
• It is advantageous to have knowledge and experience in the following technology platforms:
  • .NET / Public Cloud
  • Azure Sentinel

Technical certification

• You have the following certification or demonstrable professional experience:
  • CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP Routing & Switching
  • Check Point CCS
  • ID -WAN
  • ITIL Foundation or higher
• It would be advantageous to have a certification or demonstrable professional experience:
  • CCIE Routing & Switching, or CCIE Data Center

Personal characteristics

• Highly organized and proven ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Good problem management and customer service skills
• Positive attitude and ability to stay positive under pressure
• Ability to work with global teams to deliver projects often quickly and in challenging circumstances
• High professional standards, never acceptance of the status quo

We offer

• A flexible and collaborative working culture
• An organization where financial strength and stability are an asset to explore new ideas
• Movement within the company is encouraged, high-level managers are accessible
• Proud to work for a company that is committed to