CNS Middle East
π Weβre Hiring: IT Operations Team Lead β Network & Security
π Your Impact
Lead IT operations across 100+ sites, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability
Manage 24x7 operations (Incident, Problem, Change) aligned with ITIL practices
Drive SLA/KPI adherence, perform RCA, and reduce MTTR
Oversee enterprise infrastructure including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, VMware, Huawei, and F5
Manage LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, and load balancers
Lead ISO 27001 compliance initiatives and audits
Implement and optimize monitoring tools (FortiManager, AppDynamics, etc.)
Drive automation and continuous improvement across operations
Lead infrastructure upgrades and SD-WAN rollouts
Conduct POCs and technology evaluations
Mentor and lead a high-performing technical team
Manage vendors and key stakeholders
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What Weβre Looking For
10β15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure & Operations
3β5 years in a leadership role managing teams and enterprise environments
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Cisco (Routing, Switching, Wireless)
Fortinet (Firewalls, SD-WAN)
Palo Alto Firewalls
VMware (vSphere, NSX preferred)
F5 Load Balancers
Huawei (preferred)
Working knowledge of AWS / Azure
Experience with monitoring & performance tools
Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise operations
π Preferred Certifications
CCNP Enterprise
PCNSE
Fortinet NSE
ITIL Certification
ISO 27001 (plus)
π Success Metrics
SLA performance >99% uptime
Reduced MTTR & incident volumes
High availability across all environments
Successful project and rollout delivery
Strong team performance and engagement
No skills specified