Lead System Engineer- Network

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible to:

1. Design complex IT solutions in area of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, network security and Cloud services.
2. Deliver complex projects in international environment and tight schedule.
3. Integrate network services with the wider IT and cloud infrastructure.
4. Serve as escalation point for operations team.
5. Provide support for network infrastructure.
6. Maintain documentation.
7. Communicate with service providers and partners.
8. Strive to improve and modernize network infrastructure.
9. Transfer knowledge to other team members.

Maintain skills and knowledge regarding the modern workplace area, keeping up to date with latest technical developments and trends, and feed this knowledge into our internal forums and workgroups.

Primary requirements:

• Enterprise Network Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of routing, switching, Wi-Fi , WAN, SD-WAN.
• Network Security & Zero Trust: Strong experience with Firewalls, Load Balancers, VPN configurations, NAC, proxies etc.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting: General understanding of monitoring tools and troubleshooting principles.
• Vendor & Service Provider Management: Strong ability to govern offshore service providers, ensuring optimal performance and value delivery.

Beneficial Competences:

1. Experience with SASE solutions.
2. Experience with Aruba and Cisco routing, switching and Wi-Fi solutions.
3. Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Zscaler, NetScaler, Aryaka.
4. Experience with Aruba ClearPass.
5. Understanding of cloud networking models (AWS, Azure), direct connects, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
6. Familiarity with Automation & Network Orchestration. For example Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
7. Ability to lead high-impact network incidents, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews.

Proven ability to work across IT teams, cloud architects, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Proven experience in delivering complex project.
2. Ability to work autonomously on complex assignments.
3. Ability to transfer knowledge to other engineers.
4. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years Technical Hands-On Experience.
5. Relevant industry Certifications are highly beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.

• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work in a global, cross-cultural, multi-stakeholder environment.

“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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