Network Team Lead

LA International; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology firm in Strasbourg is seeking a Network Team Leader to oversee network operations critical to government systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with enterprise network technologies and proven leadership in mission-critical environments. This role requires on-site presence with responsibilities including team management and incident resolution.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise with enterprise network technologies.
• Proven experience in operating 24/7 mission-critical infrastructures.
• Deep knowledge and certification in Check Point.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate daily network operations, ensuring service continuity.
• Act as the primary escalation point for high-severity incidents.
• Manage and mentor a team of network engineers.

Connaissances

Enterprise network technologies expertise

Operating mission-critical infrastructures

Check Point certification

Cisco certifications

Network monitoring tools knowledge

Familiarity with ITIL v4 practices

Excellent communication skills

Description du poste

Overview

We are seeking a Network Team Leader with strong technical background and proven leadership experience to take ownership of network operations in highly critical environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on expertise with enterprise network technologies: routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, WAN optimization.
• Proven experience in operating and supporting mission-critical infrastructures in 24 / 7 environments.
• Deep knowledge and certification in Check Point (CCSA / CCSE, ideally CCSM).
• Additional expertise and certifications in Cisco (CCNP / CCIE), Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto, Juniper are highly valued.
• Experience with network monitoring, automation tools, and high-availability architectures.
• Familiarity in ITIL v4 practices and operational service management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders and end clients.

This role is central to the stability and security of the client (government) systems, including the Entry / Exit System (EES), and requires both deep hands-on expertise and strong operational management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily network operations, ensuring service continuity, incident resolution, and compliance with SLA / OLA requirements.
• Act as the primary escalation point for high-severity incidents, driving quick resolution and minimizing impact on critical systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of network engineers, ensuring proper workload distribution, skills development, and operational excellence.
• Ensure strict adherence to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Capacity Management).
• Support audits, security assessments, and compliance checks related to network infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with European institution systems, EES, or other large-scale European IT programs.
• Eligible for Security clearance (eu-clearance) for working in sensitive EU environments.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking and SD-WAN.

Location: Strasbourg, France — 100% on-site, no remote work.