IT Cloud Platform Network Lead Engineer

Cloud Platform Network - Lead Engineer A leading client is keen to recruit a Cloud & Platform Network Lead Engineer for their growing team in Belfast. You will oversee a team of technical engineers and see this as a prime opportunity to pursue a management opportunity. You will set direction and standards and provide technical hands-on leadership capabilities. You will implement highly scalable, secure and cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions. This is a key opportunity to assist in the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure on Azure. You will collaborate with product owners, developers, key stakeholders (at all levels) and data engineers. Your creativity and technical prowess will drive the design, automation, and continuous improvement of our platforms processes and services. The role enables you to: Manage and maintain the firm’s network infrastructure on-premises and cloud environments.Deploy and create scalable cloud solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable cloud solutions using Azure servicesDesigning Cloud Architecture: Planning and developing cloud structures that meet organisation strategies, focusing on scalability, performance and security Create and maintain solution documentation for cloud network securityManage and maintain the firm’s vulnerability management solutions and remediate vulnerabilities in line with the firm’s policies.Lead a team of technical engineers.Ensure that all infrastructure is patched in line with the firm’s patching policy and scheduling of changes.Troubleshoot and fix Server edge connect related issues, recording all troubleshooting steps and information in the IT Service Management tool.Providing advanced technical support to other department teamsEnsure all systems and services are proactively monitored using the tools utilised by the IT Department.Liaise with vendors and external partnersEnsure that all and services have adequate BCDR

protection in place.Ensure that all configurations are backed up in line with the firm’s backup policy. Experience and Skills:- Ideally, you will demonstrate extensive experience of:Proven extensive knowledge of Azure adhering to best practices in Azure security.Background in Infrastructure/Network Administration/Dev OpsExtensive proven working experience of maintaining vulnerability management solutions and remediating system vulnerabilities.Experience configuring and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)Experience configuring cloud networking types (VNET, Private Link, NSG, VPN Gateway/Express Route, WAF) Load Balancing (Application gateway, Azure Front Door)Experience with Zero Trust Networking PrinciplesExperience with SD-WAN technologiesExtensive Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, AWS or other cloud computing technologies.Strong team player, time management, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of a wider team.Proven knowledge of Managing and maintaining cybersecurity products.Strong knowledge of security best practices and industry standard such as CIS and ISO27001.ITIL foundation certification or knowledge of ITIL processes.Meticulous attention to detail.Several years’ experience in a similar role.Desirable experience:Knowledge of Azure Tools including IAC tools such as TerraformNetwork Application load balancing products such as F5 or equivalent.Knowledge and Hands on experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX.The Reward: The company is keen to attract best-in-class people and are willing to offer highly competitive salary packages. An outstanding range of perks and benefits including healthcare (private medical, cash plan, dental insurance and more), pension, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, annual holidays and bank hols, cycle to work, gym discounts and more. Follow the instructions to share your CV with