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Title of the position - Network - Assistant Manager Location - Hosur About The Business: Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood. Responsibilities Firewall Management Configure and manage firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto, Check Point). Implement security policies, NAT rules, and IPsec/SSL VPNs. Troubleshoot session drops, NAT issues, and policy violations. Conduct regular firewall audits and support SSL decryption. Wireless Network Management Configure and troubleshoot Meraki and Catalyst access points (SSIDs, VLANs, RF tuning). Use Meraki Dashboard for performance monitoring and packet capture. Switching & Routing Manage Layer 2/3 network components (Cisco, Juniper, HPE, etc.). Troubleshoot VLAN misconfigurations, STP issues, loops, and interface errors. Configure and maintain routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP), including dynamic and static routing. Network Performance & Monitoring Monitor uptime, latency, and bandwidth using tools like ManageEngine. Identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring optimal network throughput. Security & Compliance Enforce firewall/network security aligned with internal and regulatory standards. Support IT security audits, BCP/DR planning, and endpoint policy enforcement. Vendor Coordination Conduct technical discussions, finalize requirements, and drive documentation with external vendors. Development & Deployment Plan and execute system upgrades, enhancements, and patch rollouts. Project & Change Management Manage change requests (CRs), secure approvals, and ensure timely delivery of implementations. Training & Documentation Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and incident logs. Prepare periodic reports for performance analysis, audits, and leadership review. Testing & Validation Develop test plans and coordinate user acceptance testing with business teams. Business Partnering Collaborate with stakeholders for application sign-offs, user training, and handover processes. Team Management & Leadership Lead and mentor L1/L2 support teams, assign tasks, resolve escalations, and plan resource allocation. Facilitate technical guidance and access to tools and knowledge resources. Competency & Knowledge Development Drive internal upskilling through structured training and knowledge-sharing sessions. Weekly Reviews & Reporting Conduct internal and vendor meetings to review project status, risks, and mitigation plans. Issue Resolution Own critical incident resolution; coordinate with vendors and shop floor users. Risk Management Identify technical and operational risks and define preventive and corrective action plans. Essential Attributes: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Level 4 or higher Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Engineer (PCNSE) Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Expert (CCSE) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Desired Experience L3 Engineer level experience in network engineering and administration
