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The ideal candi will also mentor a team of junior network engineers and NOC staff, providing technical leadership in troubleshooting, performance optimization, and network security
This role demands a deep understanding of network architecture, administration, and engineering best practices, along with excellent problem-solving capabilities and a drive to continuously improve service delivery and security posture Key Responsibilities: Lead the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of all network and security devices including switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, load balancers, and connectivity circuits across data centers and office locations Provide hands-on support and strategic direction for network and security architecture, ensuring availability, scalability, and security Define and maintain network standards across multiple environments, and manage scheduled maintenance activities on network devices Deliver and manage VPN solutions (site-to-site and remote access), leased lines, and other connectivity solutions based on customer and business needs Drive and own projects to support business requirements, focusing on network optimization, high availability, and security enhancements Analyze and interpret security advisories, and design, implement, and test control measures accordingly Serve as top-level escalation point for network and security incidents; ensure complete and accurate technical documentation Manage and support hybrid data center networks across various office locations Implement and manage routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, STP, VPC, and GLBP Administer access control systems including RSA, Cisco ISE, and TACACS Design, implement, and monitor PAN India Network Infrastructure, enabling secure and seamless access to centralized resources (eg DNS, Print, and Voice servers) Develop and maintain network standards and documentation including TCP/IP schema, VLAN design, firewall policies, and network topologies Administer and manage Aruba/Cisco switches, Aruba wireless infrastructure, and Fortinet/Sophos firewalls, including regular patching and firmware upgrades Operate and maintain network monitoring systems, ensuring proactive issue detection and reporting Maintain and review network inventory, ISP documentation, and detailed network diagrams Periodically assess network performance, define optimization actions, and manage change activities Maintain change control procedures, including rollback plans and documentation for all network changes Ensure timely incident resolution within defined SLAs, managing high-pressure scenarios such as outages effectivelymunicate with clients regarding network-related up , changes, and incidents; ensure 24x7 availability for critical issues Work closely with vendors, ISPs, and internal/external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and implement new technologies Participate in client calls for network requirement gathering, pre-sales consulting, solution design, and execution Design and deliver solutions for client networks including L2/L3 connectivity, firewall policies, IPSec VPNs, bandwidth policies, and network access authentication mechanisms Conduct Proof of Concept (PoC) testing and deliver handovers for implemented network solutions Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor\u s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Over 9 Years of experience, 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking \u Wireless (Aruba, Cisco, Juniper, Meraki), Switching (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper), Routing (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper) 6-7 years of experience managing firewalls \u Fortinet, Sophos, Juniper SRX Strong understanding of networking protocols, architecture design, and network security principles
