Senior Network Infrastructure Specialist

The successful candidate will oversee daily network operations, ensuring the optimal availability, performance, and security of IT infrastructure across all branches. This includes leading a team of 10+ networking professionals, conducting performance evaluations, and building a collaborative, results-driven culture.

• Team Leadership & Growth: Guide and inspire a team of technical experts, overseeing shift schedules, conducting performance evaluations, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Network Management: Supervise daily network operations to ensure seamless service delivery, performance, and security of IT infrastructure.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement network-focused IT processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen security, and enable scalable operations.
• Cross-Location Coordination: Maintain consistent network service delivery and clear communication across multiple locations.
• Client Alignment: Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure network services meet business goals and comply with industry standards.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct ticket audits, and use network performance metrics and root cause analysis to drive ongoing improvements.

• Firewall and Switch Technologies: Expertise in Fortinet firewalls, Sophos, and D-Link switches/APs for configuration and management.
• VPN & Remote Access: Proficiency in IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, SD-WAN, BGP, MPLS, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Authentication & Access Control: Experience with LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, Azure MFA, DUO, Okta, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Active Directory/Azure Entra ID.
• Routing & Protocols: Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, SSL/TLS, BGP, OSPF, SNMP, ARP, ICMP, and NAT.
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Skilled in Wireshark, TCP Dump, Traceroute, nslookup, Curl, PRTG Network Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana for performance analysis.
• Virtualization: Experience with VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox for virtualized environments.
• Cloud Technologies: Proficiency in AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Cloud NGFW, Load Balancers, Direct Connect) and Azure (Virtual Machines, Azure AD, VNet, WebApp, Application Gateway).
• Operating Systems: Advanced administration of Windows Server (2019/2022), Linux, and macOS.
• Tools & Platforms: Expertise in Freshservice, ManageEngine, Jenkins (CI/CD), Ansible, Panorama (centralized firewall management), Zscaler (cloud security), and Miradore (MDM).
• Scripting for Automation: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating network tasks.
• Documentation and Training Delivery: Ability to create network diagrams, SOPs, user manuals, and deliver training to teams.
• ITSM Tools and SLA Management: Skilled in SLA tracking, ticket prioritization, and metrics reporting using ITSM platforms.

• Network Performance Monitoring: Experience with NetFlow, SolarWinds, or Cisco Thousand Eyes for advanced traffic analysis.
• DevOps Integration: Familiarity with network automation tools like Cisco DNA Center or Ansible Tower.
• IoT Network Management: Knowledge of managing IoT devices and networks, especially in healthcare environments.
• Compliance Frameworks: Understanding of GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 for network security compliance.
• Load Balancing: Experience with F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC, or AWS Elastic Load Balancer.
• Network Virtualisation: Familiarity with VMware NSX or Cisco ACI for virtualized network environments.
• Ai-Driven Networking: Exposure to AI-based network analytics tools (e.g., Juniper Mist Ai, Arista Cloud Vision).
• Certifications: Certifications (e.g., Fortigate NSE 1 & 2, CCNP, CCNA, ITIL v4, CompTIA Network+, CISSP) are a plus.