Director, Campus & Branch Networks

Absa Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution in South Africa seeks a Campus and Branch Network Platform Lead to oversee the design and management of network services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering and team leadership, ensuring high availability and compliance in a dynamic banking environment. This role involves strategic direction, vendor management, and nurturing a collaborative team culture. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in IT and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years experience in enterprise network engineering.
• 3-5 years experience leading or managing a technical network team.
• Proven experience in large-scale distributed network environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Campus and Branch Network Engineers.
• Ensure high availability and performance of network services.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Team leadership

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Network security and segmentation

Customer-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

A prominent banking institution in South Africa seeks a Campus and Branch Network Platform Lead to oversee the design and management of network services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering and team leadership, ensuring high availability and compliance in a dynamic banking environment. This role involves strategic direction, vendor management, and nurturing a collaborative team culture. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in IT and relevant certifications.