Networks and Security Team Lead

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya SportPesa Full time

**Networks and Security Team Lead**

**Job Summary:** Lead a team of Network & Security Administrators to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our network infrastructure.

**Job Description:**

As the Networks & Security Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of Network & Security Administrators, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our network infrastructure. Your primary focus will be to maintain high availability, oversee network-related projects, and act as the primary escalation point for all network-related incidents.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* **Leadership & Team Management:**
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-5 Network & Security Administrators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
+ Drive the professional growth of the team by identifying training needs and ensuring they are equipped to handle evolving network technologies.
* **Network Operations & Maintenance:**
+ Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance activities for the entire network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
+ Guarantee 99.99% network uptime through proactive monitoring, timely issue resolution, and effective resource management.
* **Incident Management & Escalation:**
+ Act as the primary Level 1 escalation point for all network-related incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
+ Serve as the Resolution Manager during critical network incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore services efficiently.
* **Network Configuration & Documentation:**
+ Ensure all network configurations are standardized, backed up, and documented accurately.
+ Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all network equipment and spares, ensuring readiness for immediate deployment.
* **Strategic Planning & Budgeting:**
+ Develop and manage both Capex and Opex budgets for network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
+ Collaborate with Service Providers to ensure adherence to SLAs, striving for 100% compliance.
* **Research & Innovation:**
+ Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions that enhance network performance and security.
+ Lead research initiatives to explore new tools, technologies, and processes that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the network infrastructure.
* **Collaboration & Project Management:**
+ Work closely with the ITSM/Service Delivery Manager to align network projects with overall IT & Service strategies.
+ Lead network-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

**Qualifications & Experience:**

* **Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Mandatory).
* **Certifications:**
+ CCNP (Mandatory); CCIE (R&S, SP, Data Centre, or Security) is highly desirable.
+ Check Point Security (CCSE/CCSM) Certification (Mandatory).
+ Fortinet & Cisco Firewall Certifications are an added advantage.
* **Experience:**
+ Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience managing and/or installing complex multi-vendor networks (Mandatory).
+ Telco/Service Provider experience is a plus.
+ Extensive experience with BGP & OSPF routing protocols, Cisco Nexus switches, Juniper QFX, high-performance routers (e.g., Cisco ASR1k), firewall hardening (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX), Network Access Control, and Traffic Engineering.



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