IT Hardware Head

Role Overview: You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure network architecture, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and WLAN. You will define network roadmap, evaluate emerging technologies, and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure 24/7 availability. Additionally, you will lead a team of network engineers, manage vendors, and optimize network performance. Key Responsibilities: - Network Strategy & Architecture - Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure network architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, WLAN). - Define network roadmap, including upgrades, expansion, and modernization. - Evaluate emerging networking technologies for enhanced performance and reduced costs. - Operations & Infrastructure Management - Oversee day-to-day network operations for 24/7 availability. - Manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and access points. - Ensure proper network segmentation, bandwidth utilization, and failover planning. - Troubleshoot CCTV, EPABX, and Matrix attendance system. - Security & Compliance - Implement and monitor network security systems like firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs. - Ensure compliance with internal IT security policies and external regulatory requirements. - Team & Vendor Management - Lead a team of network engineers and administrators. - Manage third-party vendors for equipment, services, and support contracts. - Monitoring & Optimization - Implement tools for network monitoring, performance analytics, and alert systems. - Troubleshoot high-level issues and root causes for downtime or slowness. - Optimize network traffic, routing, and performance parameters. - Documentation & Reporting - Maintain up-to-date documentation of network topology, configurations, and incident logs. - Generate performance reports and present to senior management. Qualifications: - Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field. - Experience managing large-scale enterprise or multi-location networks. Additional Details: No additional details provided in the job description. Please note that the technical skills required for this role include expertise in Cisco manage switch or equivalent network devices, a strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs, as well as knowledge of firewalls and proxy servers. If you have 5-7 years of experience in networking, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, this full-time position might be suitable for you. The work location is in person.,