Position: Network & Security Infrastructure - Service Delivery Manager
Location: Libertyville IL (Onsite)
Duration: Long term contract
Role Summary:
The Network & Security Infrastructure Lead responsible for end-to-end ownership of network and security operations across a complex hybrid infrastructure comprising on-premises data centers multiple physical locations access points and Azure cloud networks.
This is a client-facing onsite leadership role acting as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all network and security operations. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational governance ensuring service stability incident control and service delivery excellence in alignment with ITIL best practices
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead 24x7 network and security operations across on-prem cloud and hybrid environments.
- Act as the primary onsite POC for network and security operations escalations and governance.
- Lead incident triage major incident management root cause analysis (RCA) and resolution.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex and critical network and security issues.
- Manage operational shifts handovers and overlap coverage to ensure uninterrupted services.
- Ensure compliance with SLA KPI and ITIL processes (Incident Problem Change).
- Drive continuous service improvement operational optimization and automation initiatives.
- Deliver operational service and executive-level reporting to client stakeholders.
Required Skills & Hands-On Experience:
- Hands-on proficiency with Cisco CLI Meraki Dashboard FortiGate (GUI/CLI) Aruba SD-WAN Orchestrator Zscaler console and Cisco routers/switches.
- Hands-on experience with ClearPass (Network Access Control) and Infoblox (DNS DHCP IPAM) operations and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols including EIGRP OSPF BGP STP VLANs and VRFs.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls VPNs NAT ACLs QoS policies and TCP/IP across hybrid data center cloud environments.
- Working knowledge of Azure networking including VNets VPN Gateway ExpressRoute NSGs and routing.
- Experience with VMware virtual networking including vSwitches distributed switches port groups and VLAN tagging.
- Familiarity with network and performance monitoring using LogicMonitor and Azure Network Watcher.
- Understanding of storage network protocols (iSCSI NFS SMB) and connectivity troubleshooting with Dell PowerStore / Isilon.
- Strong understanding of backup and replication traffic flows involving Commvault Zerto and storage systems.
- Exposure to ITSM tools (ServiceNow Remedy) and ITIL service management processes including Incident Problem and Change Management.
- Strong documentation communication and cross-team collaboration skills in a client-facing environment.
Experience & Certifications:
- 14 years of experience in enterprise Network & Security Infrastructure Operations preferably in managed services or large hybrid environments.
- Relevant certifications are a plus including but not limited to:
- CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise or Security)
- Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 7
- Aruba ACNP / ACSP
- Microsoft Azure Networking (AZ-700)
- ITIL v4 Foundation
Position: Network & Security Infrastructure - Service Delivery Manager Location: Libertyville IL (Onsite) Duration: Long term contract Role Summary: The Network & Security Infrastructure Lead responsible for end-to-end ownership of network and security operations across a complex hybrid infrastru...
Position: Network & Security Infrastructure - Service Delivery Manager
Location: Libertyville IL (Onsite)
Duration: Long term contract
Role Summary:
The Network & Security Infrastructure Lead responsible for end-to-end ownership of network and security operations across a complex hybrid infrastructure comprising on-premises data centers multiple physical locations access points and Azure cloud networks.
This is a client-facing onsite leadership role acting as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all network and security operations. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational governance ensuring service stability incident control and service delivery excellence in alignment with ITIL best practices
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead 24x7 network and security operations across on-prem cloud and hybrid environments.
- Act as the primary onsite POC for network and security operations escalations and governance.
- Lead incident triage major incident management root cause analysis (RCA) and resolution.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex and critical network and security issues.
- Manage operational shifts handovers and overlap coverage to ensure uninterrupted services.
- Ensure compliance with SLA KPI and ITIL processes (Incident Problem Change).
- Drive continuous service improvement operational optimization and automation initiatives.
- Deliver operational service and executive-level reporting to client stakeholders.
Required Skills & Hands-On Experience:
- Hands-on proficiency with Cisco CLI Meraki Dashboard FortiGate (GUI/CLI) Aruba SD-WAN Orchestrator Zscaler console and Cisco routers/switches.
- Hands-on experience with ClearPass (Network Access Control) and Infoblox (DNS DHCP IPAM) operations and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols including EIGRP OSPF BGP STP VLANs and VRFs.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls VPNs NAT ACLs QoS policies and TCP/IP across hybrid data center cloud environments.
- Working knowledge of Azure networking including VNets VPN Gateway ExpressRoute NSGs and routing.
- Experience with VMware virtual networking including vSwitches distributed switches port groups and VLAN tagging.
- Familiarity with network and performance monitoring using LogicMonitor and Azure Network Watcher.
- Understanding of storage network protocols (iSCSI NFS SMB) and connectivity troubleshooting with Dell PowerStore / Isilon.
- Strong understanding of backup and replication traffic flows involving Commvault Zerto and storage systems.
- Exposure to ITSM tools (ServiceNow Remedy) and ITIL service management processes including Incident Problem and Change Management.
- Strong documentation communication and cross-team collaboration skills in a client-facing environment.
Experience & Certifications:
- 14 years of experience in enterprise Network & Security Infrastructure Operations preferably in managed services or large hybrid environments.
- Relevant certifications are a plus including but not limited to:
- CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise or Security)
- Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 7
- Aruba ACNP / ACSP
- Microsoft Azure Networking (AZ-700)
- ITIL v4 Foundation
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