Lead Network Engineer

Experian - Global Network Engineering organization is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to provide subject matter expertise in support of the Experian Global Network which spans all business units and regions. This role will immediately contribute to several large global programs including SD-WAN automation and standards development across the estate. The role will also work closely with the security build and operational teams to maintain a secure network infrastructure adhering to stringent Regulatory Governmental and Industry security control requirements. Additionally this role will help us establish an efficient agile engineering team that continues to delight our customers by providing world class service.

• Provide direct support including after hours for the global network as needed

• Provide engineering expertise in identification of process improvement and automation opportunities

• Manage the network and security systems within a global multi-region multi-tenant cloud (AWS Azure GCP & etc.) and on premises environment. Includes Checkpoint and Cisco FWs Cisco switches/routers F5 and Citrix Load Balancers Fortinet Wireless networks SSE Technologies (Netskope-zScaler)

• Support Network and Systems Security Capacity planning and management Plan for Disaster Recovery Contingencies and Business Continuity

• Work with leadership and other cross functional teams to establish processes will reduce MTTI/MTTD/MTTR

• Provide network design implementation strategies migration plans and technical project support for medium to high complexity projects.

• Create executive and technical-level communications to gain credibility/trust of internal and external customers

• Convey technical information/solutions to different audiences using whiteboards presentations or written communications in a workshop format

• Consult assess or audit design and interview stakeholders to resolve highly technical requirements

• Research evaluate and stay ahead of curve on emerging tools techniques and technologies

• Maintain deep current technical knowledge of Network and Cloud technologies

• Continually assess and make recommendations to ensure our portfolio of tools provide us with the ability to maintain streamlined and efficient support of our global estate

• Establish yourself as a mentor and train other staff on your areas of expertise and approach every day with a collaborative and team focused mentality

• Develop and implement device configuration standards and policies and procedures that provide world class support to our business and clients

• This role is required to be on-site in our London (UK) office

Qualifications :

Core Networking

• Expert in L2/L3 protocols (BGP OSPF VLANs STP) and WAN/SD-WAN technologies
• Hands-on with QoS MPLS-VPN and traffic management
• Cisco CCNP certified or equivalent skill level

Security & Cloud

• Manage Checkpoint Firewalls IPS and Citrix load balancers
• Deploy and manage SSE/SASE platforms (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA Netskope) with Zero Trust principles
• Working knowledge of cloud networking

Wireless

• Expert in enterprise wireless design (FortiAP Cisco Catalyst/Meraki) including RF roaming protocols and high-density deployments
• Hands-on with full Fortinet Wi-Fi stack (FortiManager FortiGate FortiNAC FortiSwitch FortiAIOps)

Automation & Tooling

• Scripting/automation in Terraform Ansible Python or Power BI
• Experience with network analyzers and management tools

Leadership & Process

• Technical lead and mentor to junior engineers
• Strong documentation skills (MoPs Visio diagrams)
• Consultative mindset translate business needs into technical solutions
• Familiar with ITIL incident management and network lifecycle/asset management
• Experience working with global telecom carriers

Additional Information :

Benefits include:-

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension bupa healthcare sharesave scheme and more!
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time