Network & Security Team Lead

As a Network & Security Team Lead, you will oversee the architecture, operation, and security of our datacenter and cloud network infrastructure. Leading a team of skilled engineers, you will ensure high availability, performance, and security across global networks while driving process improvements and technology adoption. 

How will you make an impact? 

Network Architecture & Operations 

• Oversee datacenter and cloud networking, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. 

• Manage WAN connectivity, including ISP relationships, BGP peering, and private connections. 

• Lead LAN, wireless, and remote access operations across global branches. 

• Implement network monitoring for performance optimization and issue detection. 

Security & Compliance 

• Design and enforce network security policies following zero-trust principles. 

• Manage firewalls (FortiGate, optionally Palo Alto) and SASE solutions for secure cloud access. 

• Oversee threat detection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring. 

• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices. 

Process Optimization & Innovation 

• Standardize and automate network management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). 

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies for continuous improvement. 

• Plan and execute network upgrades and cloud migrations. 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Lead and mentor a team of network and security engineers, fostering growth and excellence. 

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align network and security strategies with business goals. 

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on network and security initiatives. 

Have you got what it takes? 

• 7+ years of experience managing critical network infrastructure in a 24/7 production environment. 

• Hands-on expertise with Juniper, Cisco, Arista, and F5 load balancers. 

• Strong network security background, including firewall management (FortiGate, optionally Palo Alto). 

• Proven cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure) and on-prem to cloud integration. 

• Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, and private IP connections for traffic optimization. 

• Expertise in SASE solutions for secure remote access and cloud security. 

• Experience implementing IaC methodologies to standardize and automate network management. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with network monitoring technologies. 

• Leadership experience, managing and mentoring network and security teams. 

You will have an advantage if you also have: 

• Experience with virtualization technologies and network automation. 

• Knowledge of SD-WAN, network segmentation, and advanced firewall technologies. 

• Networking & security certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, FortiGate). 

• Experience with threat detection, security frameworks, and incident response. 

What’s in it for you?
Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at [Company Name] is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr! 

Enjoy FLEX!
At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere. 

Requisition ID:  6273
Reporting into: Manager, Cloud Services & Infrastructure 

Role Type: Team Lead 

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