Network Lead

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Network Head / Network Architect NBFC Sector

Location: Gurugram

Experience: 10+ years (Preferred in BFSI/NBFC domain)

Certifications: CCNP/CCIE preferred

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Network Head/Architect to lead and manage the

complete network infrastructure of a growing NBFC. The role demands deep technical expertise in

networking technologies, security, cloud networking (AWS), and vendor management, along with

leadership capabilities to oversee network operations, new deployments, and compliance alignment

with regulatory bodies like RBI.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Infrastructure Management

End-to-end ownership of network infrastructure across data centers, cloud, and branch locations.

Maintain high availability and performance of enterprise-wide WAN/LAN.

Manage capacity planning, network upgrades, and resiliency planning.

2. Branch Rollouts & Projects

Plan, design, and implement IT infrastructure for new branches including site surveys, heatmaps,

capacity design, and end-to-end execution.

Ensure timely delivery of network setup in coordination with internal teams and external partners.

Design and optimize wireless network solutions to ensure seamless and secure coverage across

locations.

3. Core Networking & Protocols

Deep understanding and hands-on experience in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF,

Static Routing, IP SLA, HSRP.

Manage MPLS, SD-WAN/IIL networks, and optimize network performance and failover mechanisms.

4. Security Operations

Manage firewall deployment and policy configuration (preferably Fortinet/ASA).

Strong expertise in VPN, IPS/IDS, and perimeter security.

Oversee and support advanced security tools such as:

XDR, SIEM & SOC (e.g., Microsoft Defender, QRadar, etc.)

Proxy Solutions Netskope/Zscaler

WAF, Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting capabilities.

5. Cloud Network Management (AWS)

Solid understanding of AWS networking components:

VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, EC2 networking

Manage hybrid connectivity between on-prem and AWS workloads securely and efficiently.

6. Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Work closely with the GRC team to ensure network posture aligns with RBI & IT regulatory standards.

Support audits, policy enforcement, and security controls implementation.