About This Job

Futurism Technologies, INC.

Location: Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Job Title: Noc Manager

Job Location: Hinjewadi Phase 1, Pune (WFO)

Experience: 15+ Years

Shift: 24x7 Rotational shift, 5 working days

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior NOC Manager with 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure operations and network operations management to lead our Network Operations Center (NOC) function. This role combines hands‑on L4 technical expertise with strong people and operations leadership, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of enterprise IT infrastructure.

The Senior NOC Manager will be responsible for 24×7 service assurance, advanced incident and problem management, operational governance, team leadership (L1/L2/L3), and continuous improvement across endpoints, servers, networks, identity, and security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

NOC Operations & Service Assurance

Lead 24×7 NOC operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, incident response, and service availability.Own incident, problem, and escalation management for infrastructure, network, and security incidents.Act as the L3/L4 escalation authority for critical and complex outages.Ensure SLAs, OLAs, and KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive action plans.

Endpoint & Modern Device Management

Oversee enterprise Windows and macOS endpoint management.Lead Microsoft Intune administration, including device compliance, configuration profiles, application deployment, and security baselines.Plan and execute migration from SCCM to Intune, aligning with modern workplace and zero‑trust principles.Ensure endpoint monitoring, patching, and compliance through NOC processes.

Server & Infrastructure Operations

Provide L3/L4 oversight for Windows and Linux server environments.Ensure monitoring, availability, patching, and performance optimization of server infrastructure.Support high‑availability and business‑critical systems.





Identity & Access Management

Manage and govern Active Directory, Exchange (on‑prem), and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).Oversee identity monitoring, access controls, conditional access policies, and directory health.Ensure secure authentication and authorization aligned with security standards.

Network & Firewall Operations

Lead NOC oversight of SonicWall and FortiGate firewalls, including VPNs, security policies, and traffic flow.Supervise monitoring and troubleshooting of routers, switches, and wireless access points (APs).Ensure network uptime, performance, and security.

Security Monitoring & Threat Management

Oversee NOC/SOC collaboration for Microsoft Defender for XDR monitoring.Ensure timely detection, investigation, and resolution of security alerts and incidents.Support containment, remediation, and post‑incident reviews.

Backup, DR & Business Continuity

Ensure continuous monitoring of backup jobs and restore readiness.Own disaster recovery (DR) readiness, documentation, and testing coordination.Ensure infrastructure resilience and recoverability.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

Lead, mentor, and manage L1/L2/L3 NOC engineers.Drive shift planning, on‑call rosters, skill development, and performance management.Establish operational discipline, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best practices.Act as a technical mentor and escalation guide for the team.

Operational Governance & Reporting

Own operational dashboards, incident reports, trend analysis, and management reporting.Ensure accurate documentation of infrastructure, monitoring tools, runbooks, and escalation paths.Participate in service reviews with internal stakeholders and leadership.





Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead NOC involvement in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and security initiatives.Drive automation, monitoring optimization, and tool enhancements.Continuously improve NOC efficiency, response times, and service quality.

Experience

Required Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, NOC, or managed services operations.At least 5 years in a NOC Manager / Operations Lead / Technical Manager role.Strong hands‑on experience with:Enterprise NOC operations and 24×7 support modelsMicrosoft Intune and SCCM to Intune migrationWindows & macOS endpoint managementWindows and Linux server operationsMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and ExchangeSonicWall and Fortigate firewallsNetwork infrastructure (routers, switches, wireless APs)Backup and disaster recovery operationsSecurity monitoring using Microsoft Defender for XDRManaging and mentoring multi‑tier support teams

Technical Skills

Strong L3/L4 troubleshooting across endpoints, servers, networks, and securityExpertise in Intune, Entra ID, AD, and endpoint securityFirewall and VPN management (SonicWall, Fortigate)Infrastructure and network monitoring toolsIncident, problem, and change managementSound understanding of ITIL and service management frameworks

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified (Azure, Up-to-date Workplace, Endpoint Administrator)CompTIA Security+ or equivalentFortinet (FortiGate) or SonicWall certificationsCisco CCNA or higherITIL Foundation or higher

Desired Qualities

Strong operational and technical leadership mindsetCalm and decisive during high‑severity incidentsExcellent communication with technical and business stakeholdersAbility to manage pressure and 24×7 operational environmentsProactive, process‑driven, and improvement‑orientedStrong documentation and reporting disciplineCollaborative team leader with high accountability

If Interested Please share updated cv on [email protected].

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