Über diese IT System Team Lead Stelle bei Cato Networks
Cato Networks is the converged network and security cloud for the AI era.
As AI reshapes cybersecurity, enterprises face a dual challenge: unlocking AI’s potential while defending against AI-driven attacks. Cato addresses both through a unified, cloud-native platform, providing the visibility and context to prioritize risks and stop threats in real time across users, applications, data, and AI agents.
Join us as we scale: take on ambitious technological challenges and shape the next generation of enterprise security at a company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.
We’re seeking a hands-on and forward-thinking System Team Leader to drive operational excellence across Cato’s global IT infrastructure. In this role, you will lead a team of skilled System Administrators, ensuring efficient delivery of IT services, robust infrastructure performance, and alignment with security, compliance, and SLA standards. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who thrives on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement—capable of balancing day-to-day operations with long-term strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor System Administrators, managing priorities, workload, and professional development.
- Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT services across corporate and R&D lab environments.
- Manage cloud applications and services, including Microsoft 365, Intune, AWS, Azure, and endpoint security solutions.
- Take end-to-end ownership of incidents and projects, ensuring timely escalation, proactive stakeholder communication, and follow-through to completion.
- Identify operational gaps, anticipate risks, and independently drive improvements that prevent recurring issues.
- Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, utilization, and Quality of Service (QoS).
- Maintain compliance with corporate security standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Improve operational efficiency through scripting, APIs, workflow automation, and AI-assisted IT operations.
- Track SLA attainment, service availability, resolution times, and backlog health; use these measures to prioritize improvements and strengthen service reliability.
Requirements:
- At least five years of System Administration experience, including three years in a managerial or leadership role (must).
- Proven expertise in Windows, macOS, and Linux environments and administration best practices (must).
- Extensive hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN solutions (must).
- Demonstrated experience managing hybrid-cloud infrastructure (must).
- Ability to automate IT operations using Bash, Python, or PowerShell (must).
- Familiarity with AI-assisted IT operations, API integrations, and workflow automation platforms (advantage).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Hebrew and English.
- Availability for on-call duty and urgent response outside regular working hours in case of critical outages (must).
Personal Skills:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with clear communication and accountability.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving, with the initiative to identify opportunities and deliver measurable improvements.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and projects while maintaining ownership through completion.
- A structured, resilient approach under pressure and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Approachable, hands-on manager and a true team player, fostering collaboration, trust, and open communication.
