Global Lead, Network & Security Architecture

Equans France; Courbevoie; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans France seeks a seasoned Lead Network Architect to drive the SLS Infrastructure Network & Security services across hybrid cloud environments. You will lead a global team of experts and coordinate with BAU partners to ensure reliable operations.

You will define service offerings, manage budgets and backlogs, run RFPs, and ensure KPI tracking and ITIL-aligned processes while aligning with SLAs. 15+ years in large organizations is expected.

Qualifications

• Likely IT professional with at least 15 years’ experience.
• Experience in managing teams with network expertise.
• Experienced in designing services based on market technologies to support business needs hosted in Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Some experience in agile methodology.
• Significant experience in worldwide companies with 10,000 or more employees.
• Expertise in designing network infrastructure services and their delivery (SWAN, LAN, Wifi, NAC, Internet Access, VPN, Firewalling, Backbone…).
• Have planned and rolled out all the relevant ITIL processes as required.
• Understand and has managed Service-level requirements as defined in the Service Catalogue – relevant KPIs will form the service management quadrant of the department’s balanced scorecard.

Responsibilities

• Define SLS infrastructure Network & Security services.
• Manage Network Expertise Team.
• Prioritize Network Team activities backlog.
• Support Service Catalog Product for Network Services of SLS infrastructure.
• Define budget prior to engage in a new SLS infrastructure service.
• Lead RFPs with multiple vendors to select the most appropriate proposal.
• Coordinate Experts activities following agile methodology.
• Ensure Architecture boards approbation for Services design (DA, ARB, IC).
• Get involved in Services design or support.
• Ensure services align with Equans SLA (Backup, Monitoring, Support response).
• Respond to customer requests and provide quotations with other teams as needed.
• Collaborate with other SLS Services.
• Define and monitor KPI for services catalog products.
• Create monitoring/measurement processes for satisfaction.
• Participate in SLS or corporate board meetings to provide insights.

Skills

Network leadership

Team management

Hybrid cloud design

Agile experience

ITIL Practitioner

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/IT

Job description

Equans France seeks a seasoned Lead Network Architect to drive the SLS Infrastructure Network & Security services across hybrid cloud environments. You will lead a global team of experts and coordinate with BAU partners to ensure reliable operations.

You will define service offerings, manage budgets and backlogs, run RFPs, and ensure KPI tracking and ITIL-aligned processes while aligning with SLAs. 15+ years in large organizations is expected.