About this role
Experian's Global Network Engineering organization are looking for 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. You 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.
This is a Hybrid, London based position (60% in the office) reporting to the Sr Director for Endpoint Architecture.
Manage 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 ContinuityProvide network design, implementation strategies, migration plans and technical project support for medium to high complexity projects.Convey 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 technologiesEstablish 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 clients Wireless
Hands-on with full Fortinet Wi-Fi stack (FortiManager, FortiGate, FortiNAC, FortiSwitch, FortiAIOps)Expert in enterprise wireless design (FortiAP, Cisco Catalyst/Meraki) including RF, roaming protocols, and high-density deploymentsCore 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 networkingAutomation & Tooling
Scripting/automation in Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Power BIExperience with network analyzers and management tools 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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