Group Senior Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN environments across all group entities. Define and enforce network governance, design standards, and security best practices across business units and data centers. Manage and optimize firewall policies, VPN configurations, IPS/IDS, and remote access infrastructure in collaboration with security teams. Oversee connectivity to cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) including Express Route, VPN Gateways, and virtual networking (VNet/VPC). Monitor global network performance using enterprise tools (e.g., PRTG, Solar Winds, New Relic..etc) and respond proactively to anomalies. Support group-wide projects involving office expansions, data center transitions, acquisitions, and cloud migrations. Mentor and guide regional network engineers and provide 3rd-level escalation support. Collaborate with vendors and partners to evaluate and implement new network technologies. Maintain and regularly update network documentation, diagrams, IP schemas, and change control records. Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on experience in enterprise-level network engineering, including 2+ years in a senior or group-level role. Deep knowledge of routing & switching (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet), network security, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies. Hands-on experience with firewalls (Forti Gate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), load balancers, and NAC solutions. Cloud networking knowledge (Azure Networking, AWS VPC/Subnetting, NSGs, VPN/Express Route, Transit Gateway). Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred Certifications: CCNP/CCIE , Fortinet NSE 7/8 , or JNCIP/JNCIE Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Network Engineer Associate , AWS Advanced Networking ) ITIL Foundation certification (preferred for ITSM-aligned environments) #L1-MP1 #J-18808-Ljbffr