GHD · 21 hours ago
Team Leader - Cyber Defence Infrastructure and Connectivity
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expGHD is a company committed to empowering its people to make a positive impact through technology solutions. They are seeking a Team Leader for Cyber Defence Infrastructure and Connectivity to guide the Platform Connectivity team in delivering optimal technology solutions and enhancing enterprise risk mitigation.
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Responsibilities
Direct projects and operational delivery for Platform Connectivity and cyber security services and products, ensuring alignment with GHD’s risk management strategy
Oversee cyber protective and traffic-control layers that secure and optimise GHD’s global technology estate
Monitor the availability and performance of platform connectivity technologies to minimise outages, system errors, misconfiguration, and cyber threats
Provide effective problem-solving and analysis, support escalations, and drive continuous improvement
Manage upgrades and planned system outages in accordance with change processes and guidelines; contribute to projects, deployments, and initiatives
Play a key role in developing and delivering the Platform Connectivity strategy and business plan across GHD’s enterprise
Collaborate with peers and support the effectiveness of the Global Technology team
Proactively update your manager on work progress, improvement opportunities, and potential issues
Produce professional and quality reports, communications, and presentations as required
Build and maintain collaborative and positive relationships with your team, peers, and other IS teams
Securely design, implement, and manage GHD ICT systems and services, managing technical risk in accordance with the GHD Risk Management Framework
Continually build your knowledge of GHD’s business and technologies, staying up to date on industry and technology trends
Lead and guide your team to foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
Set clear goals and expectations, provide ongoing feedback and development, and effectively manage team issues
Facilitate open communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-skilling within your team and with other teams
Conduct regular 1:1s, quarterly check-ins, wellbeing checks, and team meetings
Manage recruitment and onboarding activities for new team members to support a positive employee experience
Qualification
Required
Expertise in cyber security technologies (firewalling, VPN/ ZTNA, SASE, cloud edge technology, and related topics)
Expertise in networks and connectivity technologies (virtual WAN, core routing and switching, wireless, distributed architectures, and related topics)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including the Defender product suite
Advanced knowledge of vulnerability management and resolutions
Highly developed technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong leadership skills, including remote and cross-cultural leadership
Proactive, professional, and collaborative communication style, with the ability to build strong relationships
Highly organised, attentive to detail, decisive, self-managing, and motivated
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years' experience in a global professional services organisation in a large helpdesk/desktop environment or system administrator role
Team leader experience, managing and building high-performance teams
Experience in large Microsoft environments supporting enterprise connectivity, including public/private cloud
Relevant industry certifications
Benefits
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Director - GHD Group
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