IT Network & Security

Senior Manager - IT Network & Security

Experience:

Job Summary

Responsible for leading enterprise network infrastructure, multicloud networking, and cybersecurity operations across data centers, DR sites, corporate offices, and branch locations. Ensure high availability, security, scalability, regulatory compliance, and business continuity while driving technology strategy, operational excellence, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Infrastructure:

  Manage enterprise LAN/WAN, routing and switching, MPLS, ILL, VPNs, branch connectivity, and HP Aruba wireless infrastructure.

• Multicloud Security:

  Own cloud firewall operations across OCI, AWS, and Azure, including security policies, connectivity, segmentation, HA architecture, and DR readiness.

• Security Operations:

  Administer and optimize Netskope ZIA/ZTNA, Forcepoint DLP, Check Point Email Security, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Akamai WAF, CyberArk PAM, and Cross Identity IDAM.

• Network Security:

  Manage enterprise firewalls, NAC, IPS/IDS, access controls, network segmentation, and perimeter security.

• Security Governance:

  Define security architecture, policies, standards, risk assessments, vulnerability management, audit compliance, and incident response.

• Operations & Resilience:

  Drive network monitoring, troubleshooting, RCA, change management, firewall upgrades, failover testing, and disaster recovery validation.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

  Govern OEMs, telecom providers, SLAs, procurement, licensing, and technology lifecycle management.

• Leadership:

  Lead and mentor network and security teams, manage operational KPIs, optimize costs, and align IT infrastructure with business objectives.

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

• 1215 years of experience in enterprise networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Strong expertise in multicloud networking, firewall management, HA/DR architecture, and enterprise security operations.
• Hands-on experience with the specified security platforms and enterprise network technologies.
• Proven experience in team leadership, vendor management, risk mitigation, and IT service delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, CISSP/CISM, cloud security, or vendor-specific certifications are preferred.

Key Competencies

Strategic planning, security architecture, incident management, operational resilience, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and continuous improvement.