Network Team Leader

Network Team Lead - Aruba Wired/Wireless Technologies

My Bradford based client is looking to recruit a Networking Team Leader to take ownership of the operation and control of the overall IT network infrastructure (typically hardware, infrastructure system software, data stored on various media, and all equipment within both wide and local area networks) required to deliver and support IT services and products to meet the needs of the client.

Within this role, you will
Take lead role in design, development, and implementation of upgrades to the network infrastructure both wired and wireless.
Day to day management of the team including PDRs and regular one-ones.
Mentor colleagues in the team and allocate work, undertaking coaching and skills development.
Provide high-level technical expertise and leadership to teams within IT Services and across the University in Information Security.
Undertake supplier relationship management and procurement, taking an active role in procurement, decision making and deployment of network infrastructure and services.
Manage key systems including on site and data centre Switches and wireless infrastructures.
Be the key technical contact for information network incidents, liaising with outside parties as appropriate including JISC CSIRT, police and security services.
Proactively monitor network security
Keep detailed records of network incidents, track relevant metrics and report on these as required.
Deliver a network testing service, conducting technical tests, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed after tests.
Provide advice and guidance on aspects of networks to staff at all levels, providing training and technical reference information where appropriate.
Monitor the performance of networks and components in relation to their availability, performance and security.

Technically the Network Team Lead will possess the following:
CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualification
Excellent, in-depth network management expertise coupled with in-depth technical skills.
Extensive experience of managing networks and toolsets such as core and edge Switches, Layer 2 and 3 routing
Proven knowledge of HP Aruba Switches and IMC
HP Aruba Wired and wireless networking/Clearpass
Fortinet Firwalls
Network segmentation and DMZ design
Wireless networks and protocols
Network design