Network Team Leader

About us:

EveryMatrix is a leading B2B SaaS provider delivering iGaming software, content and services. We provide casino, sports betting, platform and payments, and affiliate management to 200 customers worldwide.

But that's not all! We're not just about numbers, we're about people. With a team of over 1000 passionate individuals spread across twelve countries in Europe, Asia, and the US, we're all united by our love for innovation and teamwork.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to redefine the iGaming landscape, one groundbreaking solution at a time.

We are looking to add a passionate and dedicated Network Team Leader to our team in Bucharest!

About the job:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Network Team Leader to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of networking technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent leadership skills to guide and support the network engineering team. The Network Team Leader will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our networks, both on-premises and cloud-based.

What You'll get to do:

• Lead a global team of network engineers;
• Effectively communicate with the team members, peers and management;

• Nurture the culture of feedback by scheduling individual meetings (1to1's), proposing trainings and mentoring the team members;

• Supervise operational tasks and assure they are done within agreed SLAs;
• Present team achievements, initiatives and status reports for upper management;
• Responsible for performance evaluations and salary negotiations;
• Assure efficient hiring and smooth onboarding of new network team members;

• Ensure availability on network team level by supervising on-call shifts and vacations;
• Adhere to business standards and processes, promotes and monitor them on infrastructure level;

• Serve as the primary liaison for vendors within scope and take part in managing contractual relationships and renegotiations;

• Constantly check for potential improvements that lead to increased efficiency and resiliency;
• Supervise network team incidents and participate in elaborating a clear root cause analysis and complete mitigation plan;
• Contribute to mid and long term infrastructure strategy;
• Coordinate with all parties(clients, peers, vendors etc.) to ensure seamless operations and projects delivery;
• Act as a main stakeholder and facilitates Infrastructure team projects and initiatives;
• Supervise technical decisions and coordinates network engineers into achieving goals;
• Responsible for network devices lifecycle management and patch management;
• Supervise network capacity management and assure buffer for business growth;
• Ensure accurate monitoring of network devices;
• Coordinate and organize network team knowledge base;
• Other requirements raised by management;

What You need to shine:

• Bachelor's degree in technical field(engineering, mathematics, IT);
• Minimum of 10 years of technical background with various network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls) and at least 2 years in a people management role;
• Excellent knowledge of routing, switching and network protocols (DHCP, ARP, dot1q, OSPF, BGP);
• Extensive experience on configuring and managing VPN solutions(site-to-site, Remote access, IPSEC, SSL);
• Previous experience on managing firewall devices;
• Knowledge of Linux OS and microservices;
• Experience with software defined networking is a plus;
• Nice to have: Networking certifications or hands-on experience with CCNA/ CCNP, JNCIA/ JNCIS/ JNCIP are a plus;
• Solid understanding of ITIL processes(certification is a plus);
• Availability for on-call work schedule;
• Fluency in English, both written & spoken;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong analytic and research skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Ability to accept and adjust to changes – agile;
• Oriented to details;
• Passionate about technology.

Here's what we offer:

• Start with 22 days of annual leave, with 2 additional days added each year, up to 32 days by your fifth year with us.

• Stay Healthy: 10 sick leave days per year, no doctor's note required.

• Hybrid work schedule: 60% work from the office and 40% work from home per quarter (during your first 3 months, you'll be in the office full-time).

• Support for New Parents:

• 21 weeks of paid maternity leave, with the flexibility to work from home full-time until your child turns 1 year old.
• 4 weeks of paternity leave, plus the flexibility to work from home full-time until your child is 13 weeks old.

Our office perks include parking, on-site massages, and frequent team-building activities in various locations. And did we mention our amazing office space complete with its own pool and gym?

Benefits & Perks:

• Daily catered lunch or monthly lunch allowance.
• Private Medical Subscription.
• Access online learning platforms like Udemy for Business and LinkedIn Learning, and a budget for external training.

At EveryMatrix, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Come join us and experience the difference!

EveryMatrix is a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries Association. In September 2023 it became the first iGaming supplier to receive WLA Safer Gambling Certification. EveryMatrix is proud of its commitment to safer gambling and player protection whilst producing market leading gaming solutions.