Reporting to: Infrastructure & Operations Domain Lead

Department: Service Delivery Department (SDD)

Domain: Infrastructure & Operations

Role Summary

We are looking for a Network Planning Engineer within the Network Team part of the Infrastructure and Operations function of our Global Capability Centre in Chennai, India. This is a regional role for SMBCs APAC Network Infrastructure Planning and Service management, this candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, service management and implementation for the APAC region Network, this role ensures the network aligns with business objectives, complies with regulatory requirements, and operates efficiently and securely. This role directly reports to Network team lead.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain APAC network strategy, architecture, and standards to ensure scalability, resilience, and security.
2. Perform network capacity planning and traffic analysis to support business growth and technology initiatives.
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Review network utilization trends and recommend infrastructure upgrades to address future demand.
4. Develop and manage network technology refresh and lifecycle programs with solid knowledge of network products and solutions.
5. Drive standardization of network designs, configurations, and operational practices across APAC.
6. Evaluate network monitoring and management platforms, recommending improvements to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.
7. Manage enterprise IP Address Management (IPAM), including address allocation, tracking, governance, and documentation.
8. Lead network vulnerability assessment and remediation activities in accordance with security and regulatory requirements.
9. Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to network architecture, security standards, and audit requirements.
10. Plan, coordinate, and execute network Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises to validate recovery capabilities.
11. Review DR test results, identify gaps, and implement co

📌 Network Planning Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Smbc Global Services
📍 Chennai