Company Profile Netplace holds over 25 years of experience as an industry expert and Architects of Continuity is headquartered in Mumbai with global reachability through a coordination office in Singapore Merged with world-leading technology vendors Netplace delivers an integrated range of solutions from physical security solutions with smart analytics to cloud mobility security and IT lifecycle management These technology solutions are provided by combining Netplace s services covering consulting project services and resourcing We leverage our portfolio of hardware software analytics and services to ensure our customers vital applications run continuously perform optimally and scale with business needs Our success is a by-product of helping others make their business thrive in the digital age About the role We are looking for an experienced and dynamic IT Team Lead - Network Security to manage network infrastructure and lead a team of engineers to deliver secure high-performing IT systems This role requires deep hands-on expertise in firewall and network security technologies e g Palo Alto FortiGate Cisco along with strong people management project coordination and cross-team collaboration skills The ideal candidate will guide both day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure planning while mentoring team members and ensuring consistent adherence to best practices and security standards Responsibilities Lead a team of network and security engineers assign tasks oversee delivery and ensure professional growth Provide mentoring and performance feedback to team members Manage team schedules priorities and escalations while maintaining high morale and accountability Foster a culture of continuous improvement collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team Design implement and review enterprise-wide network security solutions including firewall architecture secure remote access VPNs and intrusion prevention systems Oversee the deployment and configuration of firewalls Cisco Palo Alto FortiGate across multiple sites and environments on-premises and cloud Ensure proactive threat mitigation through periodic audits risk assessments and vulnerability analysis Manage firewall performance monitoring rule optimization and ongoing tuning to ensure optimal network performance and security Oversee the incident response process coordinate root cause analysis and resolution of network security breaches or system outages Own documentation process standardization and compliance enforcement across all network and firewall configurations Serve as the primary technical point of contact for network security issues and initiatives Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders business units third-party vendors and OEMs Collaborate with project managers and other team members on infrastructure projects capacity planning and technology roadmap development Evaluate emerging technologies trends and threats to continually strengthen the organization s position Recommend and implement improvements to security policies procedures and infrastructure Drive internal training initiatives tool adoption and automation to enhance efficiency Who you are Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in network and firewall administration At least 3-4 years in a senior lead mentoring role within an IT or network security team Deep expertise in configuring and managing firewall appliances Palo Alto FortiGate Cisco ASA Firepower etc Strong knowledge of network protocols routing switching VPNs NAT IDS IPS VLANs and segmentation Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and lead resolution teams Experience managing security policies ACLs and rule sets across distributed environments Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP Security CCIE Palo Alto PCNSE Fortinet NSE4-8 Cloud AWS Azure Network Security Certifications Experience with secure cloud networking and hybrid environments e g AWS Transit Gateway Azure Firewall Knowledge of ITIL processes change management and compliance standards ISO 27001 NIST etc Familiarity with SIEM tools vulnerability scanners and endpoint detection platforms Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong stakeholder management and cross-team coordination Analytical mindset with robust decision-making and prioritization skills Ability to handle pressure and guide a team during critical incidents or outages Self-motivated accountable and proactive in driving results Job Type Full-time Pay 600 000 00 - 900 000 00 per year Work Location In person

📌 Team Lead - It (Maharashtra)
🏢 Netplace Technologies
📍 Maharashtra