Educational Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, or related technical discipline (mandatory). Postgraduate qualification (MSc in IT/Networking/Cloud, MBA) advantageous. Professional Certifications (preferred/required): Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect. Networking: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, VMware NSX, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper certifications. DevOps/Automation: Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible. Security: CISSP, CISM, or cloud security specialist certifications. Relevant Experience 812 years experience in cloud and network engineering, with at least 35 years in a leadership role. Proven experience in cloud migration, hybrid cloud operations, and enterprise-scale networking. Strong background in network security, zero trust architectures, and cloud security frameworks. Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network observability tools. Track record of implementing infrastructure automation and cost optimization. Experience managing mission-critical infrastructure in regulated industries (banking, fintech, telecom, healthcare). Core Skills & Competencies Deep expertise in cloud platforms, networking, and infrastructure automation. Strong leadership and mentoring skills for cloud and network teams. Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance, and cybersecurity. Strong vendor negotiation and management capabilities. Ability to balance innovation, operational stability, and cost efficiency.