Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise networking Expertise in managing large-scale multi-site network environments with MPLS SD-WAN and internet failover Certifications such as CCNP CCIE PCNSE or equivalent are highly desirable In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols TCP IP BGP OSPF STP etc Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and or equivalent enterprise-grade network equipment Familiarity with Palo Alto firewall setup security rules and monitoring Experience with VoIP infrastructure including setup and QoS optimization Proficiency in using monitoring and diagnostic tools SNMP NetFlow Wireshark etc Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and documentation skills Demonstrated ability to lead and manage high-performing technical teams Key Responsibilities Network Architecture Implementation Design implement and maintain enterprise-wide LAN WAN WLAN and MPLS-based network topologies ensuring scalability segmentation and high availability Configure and troubleshoot routers switches load balancers VoIP devices and Palo Alto firewalls Deploy and manage IPSec and SSL VPNs GlobalProtect for secure access Lead network rollout and migrations across multi-site locations including manufacturing plants and corporate offices with minimal operational impact Design enterprise Wi-Fi including controller-based deployments for plants and outdoor areas Network Monitoring Performance Management Monitor network performance and uptime across all sites proactively address bottlenecks and latency issues Optimize routing efficiency QoS policies WAN throughput and MPLS bandwidth allocation to support critical systems within manufacturing plant and offices Maintain and optimize bandwidth allocation route efficiency and link redundancy Ensure comprehensive network documentation including architecture diagrams configurations and SOPs Network Security VPN Management Enforce micro-segmentation VLAN isolation and firewall policies to secure IT and OT networks and isolate mission-critical applications Administer centralized firewall policy configuration update deployment and log analysis through Panorama console Manage and secure remote connectivity via GlobalProtect VPN including multifactor authentication MFA split tunneling and endpoint posture checks Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for incident response compliance and audits Ensure network compliance with ISO 27001 NIST and organizational security frameworks 4 Automation Optimization Develop scripts and leverage automation tools to streamline configuration monitoring and reporting Identify opportunities to improve network efficiency and reduce operational costs 5 Leadership Team Management Manage and mentor the network team define roles responsibilities and KPIs Lead incident response root cause analysis and post-mortem activities for network-related issues Drive a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the network team 6 Leadership Team Management Liaise with Manufacturing Operations teams IT Security Cloud and Application teams to ensure network availability supports production continuity and digital transformation initiatives Advise leadership on network capacity planning risk mitigation vendor selection and infrastructure roadmap alignment with business growth Present performance reports and improvement plans to senior management Job Types Full time Permanent Pay 2 000 000 00 - 2 200 000 00 per year Work Location In person