About this role
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 neededProvide engineering expertise in identification of process improvement and automation opportunitiesManage 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 ContinuityWork with leadership and other cross functional teams to establish processes will reduce MTTI/MTTD/MTTRProvide 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 customersConvey technical information/solutions to different audiences using whiteboards, presentations, or written communications in a workshop formatConsult, assess, or audit, design, and interview stakeholders to resolve highly technical requirementsResearch, evaluate and stay ahead of curve on emerging tools, techniques, and technologiesMaintain deep current technical knowledge of Network and Cloud technologiesContinually assess and make recommendations to ensure our portfolio of tools provide us with the ability to maintain streamlined and efficient support of our global estateEstablish yourself as a mentor and train other staff on your areas of expertise and approach every day with a collaborative and “team” focused mentalityDevelop and implement device configuration standards, and policies and procedures that provide world class support to our business and clientsThis role is required to be on-site in our London (UK) office Core Networking
Expert in L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP) and WAN/SD-WAN technologiesHands-on with QoS, MPLS-VPN, and traffic managementCisco CCNP certified or equivalent skill levelSecurity & Cloud
Manage Checkpoint Firewalls, IPS, and Citrix load balancersDeploy and manage SSE/SASE platforms (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Netskope) with Zero Trust principlesWorking knowledge of cloud networkingWireless
Expert in enterprise wireless design (FortiAP, Cisco Catalyst/Meraki) including RF, roaming protocols, and high-density deploymentsHands-on with full Fortinet Wi-Fi stack (FortiManager, FortiGate, FortiNAC, FortiSwitch, FortiAIOps)Automation & Tooling
Scripting/automation in Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Power BIExperience with network analyzers and management toolsLeadership & Process
Technical lead and mentor to junior engineersStrong documentation skills (MoPs, Visio diagrams)Consultative mindset — translate business needs into technical solutionsFamiliar with ITIL, incident management, and network lifecycle/asset managementExperience working with global telecom carriers Benefits include:-
Great compensation package and discretionary bonus planCore 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 Experian's 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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