It Networking Team Lead

Note:
This role is based around the Sines area and is open to candidates relocating to the location of the job from across Portugal. Job Role Function
Manage, maintain, and monitor enterprise networking infrastructure. Support networking projects in technical matters and coordinate both internal and external stakeholders and partners. Work with the local IT team and service management consulting team in the resolution of incidents and problems. Document and guarantee network changes comply with cybersecurity, IT, and Operational Technology (OT) standards. Collaborate closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Automation team groups. Work in conjunction with the Application Management team to avoid business disruption in critical systems. Drive process improvement as part of a transformational roadmap, considering Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in monitoring and proactive problem-solving. Key Responsibilities
Support the design, implementation, migration, and maintenance of projects focusing on Networking, Automation, and OT Security solutions. Actively develop automation engineering solutions, identify areas for automation, and work with operations teams to implement solutions. Collaborate closely with internal teams and third parties or vendors to provide an overall excellent IT service. Proactively seek opportunities for continuous networking improvement based on expansion and transformational technologies, proposing improvement activities.
Use standard enterprise tools to log, track, and close activities for both support and projects. Implement new networking designs and changes based on enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and OT standards. Work on proactive monitoring of RPA-based systems to anticipate networking issues. Coordinate closely with the Automation team regarding new equipment acquisition and the integration of networking into the existing setup.
Manage local, regional, and global stakeholders to establish best practices and standards across other operational sites and facilities. Technical Skills
Network Administration:
Solid background in network administration. Network Supervision Tools:
In-depth experience in Cisco network supervision tools and components. Load Balancer:
Proven hands-on experience with F5 load balancers. Routing & Security:
Knowledge and experience in Routing, Switching, Troubleshooting (TShot), VPN, and Firewalls (Cisco, Check Point, or Palo Alto). Firewall Configuration:
Firewall configuration expertise (Palo Alto, Umbrella, Fortinet). Protocols & Architecture:
Knowledge of networks, technologies, and security protocols (Radius, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, DNS, DHCP, Outdoor Wireless, IPS/IDS). Switching:
Solid understanding of Switching and Multicast. Virtualization:
Solid knowledge in Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware). Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Knowledge of Dynatrace, monitoring, and other troubleshooting scanning tools. Automation:
Preferred/welcome knowledge in the usage of RPA for proactive networking monitoring. Advanced Technology:
Knowledge of advanced technology solutions such as Fluidmesh. Soft Skills
Good problem-solving, analytical capability mindset. Ability to manage third-party suppliers and managed services. Strategic thinking combined with the capability to operationalize daily tasks through a hands-on approach. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Open-minded, customer-oriented and innovative. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High standards of responsibility, accountability, integrity, and reliability. Agility with a fast response and resolution time. Customer-centricity and service mindset.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with strong time-management capabilities. Decision-making skills and high learning agility. High ability to manage leadership and stakeholders across local, regional, and global layers. Proven experience in a team management or leadership role. Familiarity with Agile methodology, routines, and rituals is a plus. Qualifications / Education
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Network Engineering or a related technical field.