Hiring Network Operations Lead

Location: Chennai

Experience: 1215 Years

Work Mode: Hybrid

We are looking for an experienced Network Operations Lead to manage and drive APAC Network Operations for a leading global banking organization. The ideal candidate will have robust expertise in network operations, NOC management, service assurance, vendor management, and large-scale enterprise banking networks.

Key Responsibilities
Lead APAC Network Operations and ensure end-to-end network performance and service availability.
Manage 24x7 NOC operations, incident resolution, change implementation, and service improvements.
Drive ITSM processes including Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
Manage network operations teams and multiple vendors to achieve agreed SLAs, RTO, and RPO targets.
Present operational metrics and service reports to stakeholders and senior management.
Lead transition activities from project implementation to operations.
Ensure audit compliance and regulatory adherence.




Develop incident response plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience
1215 years of experience in Network Operations, Network Implementation, and Enterprise Network Management.
Minimum 7 years of experience leading NOC operations.
Strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Proxy, and Load Balancers.
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Check Point, and Fortinet technologies.
Positive understanding of SASE solutions, preferably Zscaler.
Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios.
Robust knowledge of ServiceNow and ITSM processes.
Experience managing teams of 1020 members.
Understanding of Data Center Operations and Banking Network Environments.

Preferred
Banking or Financial Services domain experience.
Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE-7, or ITIL.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as MAS and RBI.

📌 Network Operations Lead Chennai
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 Chennai