System Planning Manager (SASE)

About the role

Jobline Resources is hiring a System Planning Manager for its Managed SASE service portfolio. The role leads the planning, design and engineering of multi-tenant SASE platforms and service infrastructure, and works closely with Product Management, Architecture, Operations and Technical Pre-Sales.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology roadmap for the Managed SASE service portfolio.
• Lead the planning, design and engineering of multi-tenant SASE platforms and service infrastructure.
• Evaluate new technologies and run PoCs to introduce innovative service capabilities.
• Drive product lifecycle management, including feature enhancements, software upgrades and platform modernization.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, Operations and Technical Pre-Sales to deliver market-ready managed services.
• Establish architecture standards, security governance and engineering best practices.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve service provisioning, operations and customer experience.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, technology partnerships and technical escalations.
• Develop and manage the CAPEX/OPEX budget, tracking project expenditure, software licenses and infrastructure investments.
• Provide technical leadership, documentation and governance for cross-functional projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Technology, Computer Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 10-15 years of experience in an enterprise, system integrator or telco environment.
• CCNP or equivalent.

Required skills

• Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, routing and network/security concepts.
• Basic knowledge of Linux, virtualisation and cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SASE, SSE, ZTNA, SWG, CASB, FWaaS and SD-WAN technologies.