Our amazing US based client is looking for a Strong Network Team Lead to join and support their global network and firewall infrastructure. If you are seeking a dynamic, stable, and friendly workplace, this is where you belong. We value and encourage diversity in the workplace and women, minorities, and veterans are highly encouraged to apply. Thank you!
Type: Perm F/T
Location: Hybrid, Phoenix Arizona
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Network Team Lead to manage and support our global network and firewall infrastructure. In this role, you will take full ownership of designing, maintaining, and optimizing our networks across on-premises offices, data centers, and cloud environments. A key focus will be on ensuring network stability and performance, while adopting advanced security features to enhance our cybersecurity posture. Experience managing advanced firewalls is essential, with preference given to candidates who have experience with Palo Altos.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and own responsibility for all aspects of our global network, including upgrades and new deployments, presenting designs and strategies to business stakeholders.
Network Design & Implementation:
Design and implement highly available global networks, including LANs, WANs, wireless environments, cloud-based networks, and MPLS connectivity for branch offices.
Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation.
Network Maintenance & Support:
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance to ensure optimal uptime.
Conduct regular assessments and performance tuning to enhance security and reliability.
Firewall Management:
Deploy and manage complex routing schemas (OSPF/BGP) and ensure proper firewall rule sets and security policies.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Lead a team of network engineers, providing mentorship and technical direction.
Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to align network strategies with organizational goals.
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external service providers.
What you bring to the table:
6+ years of experience in network design, implementation, and maintenance, including hybrid environments with cloud provider networks in AWS, Azure.
4+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, leading teams of engineers and driving network initiatives.
4+ years working with Palo Alto firewalls and hands on experience with SSL Decryption, USER-ID rule mapping, managing multiple firewalls within Panorama.
Technical Skills:
Extensive knowledge of standard networking technologies (routing, switching, VLAN, VoIP)
Hands on deployment and design of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) within large networks.
Proficiency in network management tools (Wireshark, IPAM) and performance monitoring metrics.
A good understanding of the components and features of cloud networking (AWS, Azure).
Strong knowledge of Global Protect VPN configuration within Palo Alto and using Site to Site IPSEC tunnels to provide inter-site connectivity.
Able to troubleshoot underlying network issues, provide solutions, and perform validation and testing of changes.
Experience in IT operations, Agile methodologies and IT service management practices. Thoughtful in utilizing Change Control processes.
Advanced certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Palo Alto certifications like PCNSE) are highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of the network from the ground up.
What we bring:
Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA (dependent care/medical)
Company paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
Optional supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement account with employer match and immediate vesting
Paid time off accrual account (starts at 10 days per year, with an additional day added annually up to 20 days)
40 hours of accrued Paid Sick and Safe Time annually
10 paid holidays per year, plus an additional 2 floating holidays