About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Connectivity Services to lead the global strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise connectivity and network security services. This role is responsible for designing and governing next-generation networking and security platforms including SD-WAN, SASE/SSE (Zscaler ZIA ZPA), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall environments across enterprise, cloud, IT/OT, and industrial networks. The role will drive secure, scalable, and highly resilient connectivity across global operations while enabling digital transformation, cloud adoption, and IT/OT convergence. It requires strong leadership in architecture governance, service reliability, cybersecurity integration, vendor management, and operational excellence across complex multi-vendor environments.

Your responsibilities

- Define and own global connectivity and network security strategy aligned with digital, cloud, and IT/OT transformation roadmap.
- Lead enterprise architecture for SD-WAN, SASE/SSE (Zscaler ZIA ZPA), ZTNA, hybrid Cloud networking, and secure connectivity services.
- Develop multi-year roadmap for network modernization, security convergence, and IT/OT evolution.
- Establish and govern global standards, reference architectures, and security design principles for connectivity services.
- Own and manage SD-WAN (Silver Peak), global internet breakout, and VPN replacement strategies.
- Architect and manage Palo Alto NGFW environments including IT/OT zones, iDMZ, B2B VPN, and cloud security integration.
- Manage firewall ecosystems including Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), and Strata Logging Service (SLS).
- Ensure consistent enforcement of security policies across internet, SaaS, cloud, and enterprise applications.
- Lead IT/OT convergence strategy including industrial segmentation, secure connectivity, iDMZ, and IoT/OT device security.
- Implement Zero Trust principles including identity-based access, least privilege,



and secure segmentation across networks.
- Ensure high availability, resilience, and performance of global connectivity and security platforms.
- Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex network/security issues.
- Drive automation, orchestration, and AIOps adoption across connectivity and security operations.
- Maintain architecture documentation, governance standards, and operational reporting for leadership.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement firewall policies, threat prevention, encryption, and secure access controls.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security frameworks, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Manage vulnerability remediation and continuous security posture improvements.
- Lead vendor management and governance for Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, SD-WAN providers, ISPs, and managed service partners.
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, manufacturing, and business stakeholders for solution delivery.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies such as AI-driven security, SASE evolution, IoT security, and edge computing.

The experience we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 15+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network security, or infrastructure architecture roles, with significant leadership exposure. Strong hands-on and architectural expertise in SD-WAN (preferably Silver Peak), SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).



Extensive experience with Zscaler SSE platforms including ZIA (Internet Access) and ZPA (Private Access). Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), and Strata Logging Service (SLS). Solid understanding of enterprise network design including WAN, internet breakout, B2B VPN, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Proven experience in IT/OT convergence, industrial network segmentation, and iDMZ architecture. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles including Zero Trust, least privilege access, and network segmentation. Experience managing large-scale, global, multi-vendor network and security ecosystems. Strong experience in service governance, incident management, and operational excellence in enterprise environments. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with ability to influence senior business and technology leaders. Strong ability to drive transformation, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in complex global environments.

The skills for success

SD-WAN (Silver Peak), Zscaler (ZIA ZPA), SASE / SSE, Zero Trust (ZTNA), Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama / Strata tools, Enterprise networking (WAN/LAN), Cloud networking (AWS/Azure), IT/OT networks iDMZ, Network security (segmentation, encryption), Global network architecture, Vendor management, Incident management (L3/L4), Architecture governance, Automation / AIOps, Hybrid cloud connectivity, Internet breakout strategy, B2B VPN, Firewall policy management, Threat prevention technologies, Network performance optimization, High availability resiliency design, Multi-vendor environment management, Infrastructure security, Digital transformation programs

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📌 IT&D Senior Manager, Connectivity Services (Hyderabad)
🏢 Reckitt
📍 Hyderabad