Network Lead

Ensign is hiring !
The Network Lead's primary responsibility will be to design, drive and implement improvements to Ensign's network, with a strong focus on security and on deepening capabilities for network monitoring, fault detection and recovery. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong hands-on expertise, suited to a game changer who can identify gaps in coverage and capability and develop solutions that deliver more specific, granular and real-time network visibility. The position will also take on the role of Infrastructure Network Services Lead, responsible for architecting, engineering and operating Ensign's backbone, data centre and access networks.
Responsibilities:
Design and configure security-centric network and infrastructure solutions for the organisation.
Ensure technical solutions and designs align with security policies and guidelines.
Develop technical solutions and designs, and translate them into technical specifications and functional requirements.
Work hands-on across various technologies, with a focus on network and security.
Take overall responsibility for project delivery.
Manage the lifecycle of network products, from evaluation and procurement through to upgrades, technology refresh and end-of-life.
Explore new networking technologies and topologies through proof-of-concepts.
Create and update documentation for reference and deployment by regional offices.
Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.
CCNP (Cisco) certification is required; CCIE will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience operating in a medium to large enterprise environment.
Strong fundamental knowledge of networking and security.
Experience in designing and implementing high-availability multi-layer enterprise networks.
Experience with SD-WAN solutions and QoS design across WAN and branch networks.
Experience with cloud-managed WLAN solutions.
Experience with ZTNA/SSE/SASE solutions for secure remote, branch and cloud access.
Experience with next-generation firewalls, IPS platforms, and network monitoring and management solutions.
Good understanding of APIs, with hands-on experience using AI and low-code tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude, Cursor) and MCP (Model Context Protocol) to build network automation and integrations.
Experience in CAPEX planning and budgeting, and in network product lifecycle management.
Excellent project and vendor management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-technical audiences and senior management.
Experience with SDN/data centre networking will be an added advantage.
Experience with security policy orchestration and network automation tools will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of hyper-converged infrastructure will be an added advantage.