Create the full lifecycle management of network architecture, including planning, design, deployment, operations and decommissioning
Develop a framework for ongoing network health assessments, upgrades, and retirement planning to align with business and technology needs
Provide inputs into the optimization of our lifecycle processes to ensure minimal downtime and future scale
Coordinate with automation teams to promote the approach for network infrastructure to use automation tools and CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment of operating systems, hardware, and other technologies
Help maintain network-as-code solutions to improve the efficiency, consistency and reliability of the network and its multiple elements
Collaborate with teams and departments to integrate network automation into broader IT, cloud and DevOps strategies
Lead proactive bug scrub processes to ensure timely identification, resolution and prevention of network issues while keeping the environment current with evolving software features
Establish procedures for continuous improvement based on lessons learned from root cause analysis and performance monitoring
Help troubleshoot and remediation, for complex network issues using expertise to resolve challenges quickly
Be a subject matter expert and advocate for the best practices in network lifecycle management to influence and mentor peers
Develop high-level and detailed network architecture designs and diagrams tailored to meet overall our goals
Coordinate with Network Security to ensure architectural designs, and configurations, meet business, regulatory and security requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
Diploma holders are eligible if they have subsequently completed a degree at least one qualification must be from a regular full-time program
10+ years of experience in designing and managing enterprise network infrastructures with a focus on lifecycle management
Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), technologies (SD-WAN), and platforms (Cisco, Palo Alto, F5)
Advanced certifications (CCIE-EI)
Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible)
Experience with network DevOps methodology to include CI/CD integration
Expertise in managing bug scrubs and implementing preventative solutions
Technical writing skills for planned and corrective process documentation and lifecycle activities
Tech Stack
Ansible
Cloud
Python
TCP/IP
Benefits
Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
Company volunteer and donation matching programme – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation
Employee Assistance Program
Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
On-demand digital course library for professional development