Lead Network Engineer

Skills

Job Specifications

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineering Team Lead who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills. You will define the technical direction of the network and security landscape while leading and developing a team of engineers.

You operate across strategy, architecture, and delivery, ensuring a secure, scalable, and modern infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers
Set priorities, review designs, and maintain engineering standards
Act as senior escalation point

Architecture & Strategy

Define and govern enterprise network & security architecture
Oversee HLD/LLD designs
Drive modernization initiatives (automation, Zero Trust, cloud integration)
Align infrastructure roadmap with business objectives

Engineering Oversight

Guide complex migrations and infrastructure transformations
Ensure lifecycle management and platform standardization
Promote automation and operational efficiency

Security & Compliance

Oversee NGFW, IDPS, NAC, WAF, and identity-driven security
Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and governance standards

Required Expertise

Deep knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing
Experience with large-scale infrastructure environments
Strong troubleshooting, packet analysis, and root cause skills
Experience with cloud networking (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
Familiarity with vendors such as Juniper Networks, Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks, and F5

Profile

Proven experience leading technical teams
Strategic mindset with strong hands-on credibility
Decisive, structured, and accountable
Strong communicator able to bridge technical and business stakeholders

About the Company

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