Role & responsibilities

Network Architecture & Infrastructure

- Design, implement, and manage enterprise network architecture across Data Centers, Cloud, and Branch Office environments.
- Develop scalable, secure, and resilient LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and Hybrid Cloud networking solutions.
- Lead greenfield deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and network transformation initiatives.
- Create and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Establish network standards, architecture frameworks, and best practices.

Network Security & Cybersecurity

- Design and implement enterprise security architecture aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC, SASE, Zscaler, and DDoS protection solutions.
- Administer and optimize Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) including Check Point, Fortinet, and SonicWall.
- Implement Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls.
- Drive security improvement initiatives and strengthen overall cyber resilience.

Network Operations & Monitoring

- Establish proactive network monitoring, observability, logging, and alerting frameworks.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture.
- Integrate and manage SIEM, NDR, SOC, and network monitoring platforms.
- Conduct network traffic analysis, capacity planning, and threat detection activities.
- Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical network/security issues.

Routing, Switching & Infrastructure Management





- Design, configure, and manage enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
- Implement and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, and related technologies.
- Ensure network availability through redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery mechanisms.
- Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and implement mitigation measures.
- Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and governance initiatives.
- Drive cybersecurity awareness and adherence to security controls.

Process Improvement & Leadership

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across network and security operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders for successful project delivery.
- Define operational KPIs, SLAs, and governance mechanisms.
- Mentor and guide technical teams on network and security best practices.

Preferred candidate profile

- 08-12 years of experience in Enterprise Network Infrastructure, Network Security, and Cybersecurity Operations.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale enterprise network environments.
- Hands-on experience in Network Security Architecture, Firewall Management, SOC Operations, and Security Monitoring.
- Prior experience in BFSI, Manufacturing, IT Services, or large enterprise environments would be preferred.

📌 Manager IT (Mumbai)
🏢 Kansai Nerolac
📍 Mumbai