Position Summary:
The Network Solutions Lead is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of network infrastructure projects across their full project lifecycle. This role covers all core data networking domains, including WAN, LAN, SD‑WAN, Wireless LAN and Network Security.
In this position, the successful candidate will primarily support A&D (Acquisitions & Divestitures) initiatives in the APAC region, including new office network builds, network separation and migration activities, and network decommissioning. The role partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design solutions that align with CLIENT network standards.
The Network Solutions Lead works collaboratively with internal teams, outsourced delivery partners, and vendors to ensure solutions are delivered cost‑effectively, on schedule, and in line with business and project requirement.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and lead SD-WAN site migrations across multiple network environments, ensuring minimal business disruption
- Participate in IT Technical Due Diligence activities for new office builds, identifying network risks, gaps, and remediation requirements
- Coordinate with cabling partners, telco providers, professional service vendors, and internal CLIENT teams to plan and execute network site assessments
- Partner with local IT and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into network solutions aligned with CLIENT standards
- Collaborate with professional service vendors to develop and review Low Level Designs (LLDs) in compliance with CLIENTs architectural standards
- Work with Project Managers to define network scope, milestones, and implementation plans for assigned projects
- Coordinate and support end to end network deployment activities across multiple APAC sites, working closely with vendors and end users
- Manage engagement with telco providers to ensure timely delivery, installation, testing, and activation of WAN services
- Ensure vendor-delivered solutions comply with approved designs, technical standards, and business requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve network implementation issues in collaboration with local vendors and service providers
- Plan/Lead architecture and delivery of AI -driven network solutions.
- Travel as required to support project execution and on-site delivery activities
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in office network design, planning, and implementation, with strong structured cabling expertise
- Good technical knowledge in:
- Traditional WAN technologies (MPLS, IPSec VPN)
- Cisco SD‑WAN
- Enterprise campus and branch network architectures, including routing (BGP, EIGRP) and LAN switching
- Cisco and Meraki wireless LAN solutions
- Network security solutions (Cisco ASA, Firepower, and related management tools)
- Cloud platforms (AWS and Azure)
- Zscaler products and solutions
- Experience in network automation, preferably using Itential
- Experience supporting network separation activities for A&D initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven vendor management capabilities
- Analytical, data‑driven problem‑solving mindset
