Network & Security Technical Lead

Job Responsibilities • Lead and oversee the deployment, implementation and integration of customers’ Enterprise IT Network and Security Services. • Work closely with Project Managers to ensure technical deliverables, project timelines, quality standards and customer requirements are achieved. • Act as the Technical Lead for medium to large-scale network and security projects . • Provide technical leadership, direction and guidance to network/security engineers throughout project implementation. • Remain hands-on in the design, configuration, implementation, migration, troubleshooting and validation of network and security solutions. • Lead technical implementation involving:Cisco routers and switchesAlcatel network switchesCheck Point firewallsPalo Alto firewallsFortinet / FortiGate firewalls • Review existing network environments and recommend appropriate implementation or migration approaches. • Lead network and firewall migration, upgrade and infrastructure refresh activities. • Provide technical guidance on LAN/WAN/WLAN, routing, switching and network security implementation. • Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network, firewall, connectivity and security-related issues. • Act as the technical escalation point for engineers and customers during implementation and production issues. • Coordinate with internal teams, customers and principal vendors to resolve complex technical problems. • Establish and manage TAC/vendor support cases until resolution. • Review technical designs, implementation plans, network diagrams, test plans and project documentation prepared by the engineering team. • Develop and review test cases and proof-of-concept activities for new hardware/software prior to deployment. • Ensure implementation activities are properly tested, validated and documented. • Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineers assigned to the project. • Support and lead scheduled after-office-hours implementation and maintenance activities where required. Job Requirements • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Alcatel, Check Point, Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies. • Proven experience leading enterprise network and security infrastructure implementation or migration projects. • Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies. • Strong experience with enterprise firewall deployment, configuration, migration and troubleshooting. • Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, routing, switching, VLAN, TCP/IP and network security. • Ability to lead engineers and provide technical direction during complex implementations and troubleshooting. • Experience handling complex technical escalations and coordinating with principal vendors. • Experience with F5, Aruba, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds or A10 will be an advantage. • Cloud infrastructure/networking experience will be an advantage. • Cisco certification such as CCNP is preferred . • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. • Strong communication, customer-facing and technical documentation skills. • Self-motivated and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment. • Able to work flexible hours, particularly during scheduled after-office-hours implementation and maintenance windows.