IT Infrastructure Manager

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:
1-Design & Architecture
o Plan, design, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise networks.o Evaluate and recommend networking solutions, hardware, and technologies for optimization and innovation.o Prepare network architecture diagrams, documentation, and topology plans.

2-Vendor & Commercial Management
o Manage network-related contracts, service renewals, and SLAs.o Coordinate with finance and procurement teams for timely vendor payments and documentation.o Maintain ISP docket files, invoice tracking sheets, and network asset inventory.

3-Client & Stakeholder Engagement
o Handle network-related client calls and escalations with professionalism.o Proactively communicate technical updates, incidents, or changes to stakeholders.o Translate technical issues into business language for non-technical teams.

4- Configuration & Administration
o Configure routers, switches (Aruba, Cisco), firewalls (Fortinet/Sophos), wireless controllers and access points.o Manage network services: DNS, DHCP, VRRP, NAC, VPNs (site-to-site, remote access).o Apply firmware/IOS upgrades, patches, and security updates.o Routing/Switching: BGP, OSPF, STP, LACP, VPC, VSF, IRFo Wireless: Aruba (Mobility Controllers, APs), Cisco WLC, SSID configurationo Firewalls: Fortinet (NSE 4), Sophos (basic configuration & policy setup)o Protocols: VPN, VRRP, RADIUS, TACACS, ISEo Tools: NMS (Network Monitoring Systems), IPAM, NAC

5-Network Operations
o Monitor network health, uptime, bandwidth usage, and troubleshoot incidents.o Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for network outages.o Coordinate with ISPs and third-party vendors for uptime SLAs and ticket resolution.--Qualifications & Requirements:
o 8–10 years of enterprise networking experienceo 5+ years in managing Aruba/Cisco Wireless and Switching environmentso 5+ years with firewall technologies (Fortinet preferred)* Experience with vendor and ISP coordination, renewals, payments* Experience leading a small team or function* Certifications (Added advantage):o Aruba: ACSA / ACMPo Cisco: CCNP (Routing & Switching / Wireless)o Fortinet: NSE 4

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• enterprise networking: 8 years (Required)
• Aruba/Cisco Wireless environment: 5 years (Required)
• Vendor management: 4 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person