Operations Lead Connectivity, - Global

Key Responsibilities 

Connectivity Operations & Support 

• Manage daily operations of enterprise connectivity services (SASE)Prisma Firewall, HUB Firewall, VPN, Factory firewalls, External DNS, SSL Certificates, Intranet and Internet-office connections. 
• Provide operational support for GSIP platforms to ensure stable voice and video communication. 
• Operational support for SASE – Traffic routing/Network Security/User Policy/VPN - Secure remote access.  
• Support for Factory Network – Factory request for network policy/user Policy/segregation request.  
• Monitor service performance and coordinate issue resolution with stakeholders. 
• Handle Escalations and Prioritize service-related requests  
• Oversee service delivery, ensure SLAs, KPIs, and compliance requirements are met. 
• Project Management – Support Communication and timeline completion 

Infrastructure Automation and Improvement  

• Identify opportunities to automate network Service provisioning, monitoring, and reporting. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop reusable automation frameworks and templates. 
• Ensure automation aligns with security, compliance, and change management policies. 

GSIP & SASE Management (Good to have) 

• Maintain GSIP configurations and troubleshoot session-related issues. 
• Support SASE platform updates, rule changes, and user access policies. 
• Ensure both platforms meet performance, reliability, and security standards. 

Supplier & Managed Services Oversight 

• Manage relationships with managed service providers, ensuring delivery of contracted services. 
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance; escalate issues and drive resolution. 
• Participate in contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations with suppliers. 

Financial & Invoicing Management (Secondary) 

• Handle vendor invoicing: validate services, reconcile bills, and ensure timely payments. 
• Manage intercompany invoicing for shared connectivity services across business units. 
• Track operational costs and support budget planning and reporting. 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Maintain documentation of GSIP, SASE, automation scripts, and supplier contracts. 
• Ensure compliance with internal IT policies and external regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR). 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations or network support, good exposure to GSIP and SASE platforms - Security, DNS, X.509. 
• knowledge with network automation tools. 
• Proven experience in supplier management, especially with managed services. 
• Familiarity with SSL certificate management, firewall basics (e.g., Palo alto), VPN technology. 
• Strong background in vendor and intercompany invoicing processes. 
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills. 

Preferred Skills 

• Understanding of voice protocols (SIP), cloud networking, and secure access technologies. 
• Exposure to ITIL or similar service management frameworks. 
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple operational priorities. 

Secondary Skills 

• Good understanding of SIP, Network Security and IT/OT segregation  
• Understanding LAN and SD-WAN.  
• Supplier & Contract Management 
• Financial management 
• Virtual team working  
• Project management 

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