Technical Lead – Network & Security

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Network & Security to serve as the technical authority across enterprise network and security infrastructure.The role will provide technical leadership and architecture governance across network and security environments, oversee critical technical changes, and act as a senior escalation point for major network and security incidents.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the technical authority across enterprise Network and Security infrastructure.Lead and govern network and security architecture, standards, technical designs, and technology roadmaps.Review and approve network and security designs, configurations, and major technical changes.Provide technical leadership and guidance to network and security engineering teams.Act as a senior escalation point for major network and security incidents.Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network and security issues.Ensure network infrastructure is secure, scalable, highly available, and resilient.Provide technical oversight for security-related infrastructure changes and implementations.Support network segmentation, firewall architecture, secure connectivity, VPN, and enterprise network security initiatives.Ensure network and security changes follow appropriate risk, security, and change management processes.Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, applications, and other IT teams.Evaluate new network and security technologies and provide technical recommendations.Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.Manage technical relationships with network and security vendors and technology partners.Maintain network and security architecture documentation, standards, and governance frameworks.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network security, cybersecurity infrastructure, or a related field.Strong experience in enterprise network architecture and infrastructure.Strong knowledge of routing, switching, LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, network segmentation, and secure connectivity.Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall technologies.Experience with network and security architecture governance.Proven experience managing major incidents and technical escalations.Strong understanding of security controls and network security principles.Experience working within ITIL-based service management and change management environments.Preferred QualificationsCCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security.Fortinet NSE / FCP or equivalent certification.Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE or equivalent certification.ITIL Foundation certification.Experience with both Fortinet and Palo Alto security platforms.Additional cybersecurity, network architecture, or security certifications.Experience in large-scale enterprise or mission-critical network environments.Experience with cloud networking and hybrid network architectures.