Network lead

We are seeking an experienced Network Lead to design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across multi-site environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Aruba, Ruckus, Cisco networking technologies, along with hands-on experience managing security platforms including Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. This role involves leadership responsibilities, architecture planning, troubleshooting, security enforcement, and coordination with cross-functional IT teams.

• Lead enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure operations and projects.


• Design, configure, and maintain:
  
  
  
  • Aruba wireless and switching solutions
  
  
  • Ruckus wireless infrastructure
  
  
  • Cisco routers, switches, and network services
  
  
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  
  
  • Fortinet FortiGate security appliances
  
  
  
  


• Manage network security policies, VPNs, NAT, segmentation, and access controls.


• Implement high availability and redundancy solutions.


• Monitor network performance, availability, and security incidents.


• Perform advanced troubleshooting for routing, switching, wireless, and firewall issues.


• Lead network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.


• Configure and maintain:
  
  
  
  • VLANs
  
  
  • STP/RSTP/MSTP
  
  
  • OSPF/BGP/EIGRP
  
  
  • QoS
  
  
  • DHCP/DNS
  
  
  • SD-WAN
  
  
  • NAC solutions
  
  
  
  


• Conduct wireless site surveys and optimization.


• Maintain documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and change records.


• Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and application teams.


• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.


• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.