Network Infrastructure Lead

Purpose of Role:

Lead own the complete lifecycle management of the network infrastructure across ODCs, Data Centers, Customer Settings, and Internet connectivity. Responsible for architecture, deployment, operations, security, compliance (ISO 27001), capacity planning, lifecycle management, and technology modernization.

Key Responsibilities:
Network Operations Support: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensure 24x7 availability of network services; lead incident,problemand change management;participatein Major Incident Management.
Infrastructure Management: Manage Cisco switches (Catalyst, Nexus) Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate), WAN/MPLS/Internet links, IPSec VPN, customer network segments, DC network.
Security Management: Firewall policy governance, network segmentation, secure architecture design, vulnerability remediation, penetration test remediation, security hardening.
Lifecycle Management: Device, firmware software lifecycle planning (EOL/EOS), refresh upgrade programs, asset lifecycle tracking.
Capacity Performance: Forecast network capacity,utilizationanalysis, bandwidth planning, performance optimization.
Governance Compliance Support: Audit support (ISO 27001), prepare compliance evidence,



manage SOPs, definenetwork standards.
Vendor Management: Cisco Fortinet OEM coordination, ISP/MPLS management, AMC support contract governance.
Reporting: Monthly OPR, Network KPI dashboard, network availability reporting, capacity performance reports for executive management.

Required Experience Skills:
812 years in large scale enterprise networking with Cisco switching/routing and Fortinetfirewalltechnologies.
Demonstrated capability in WAN (MPLS), Internet edge architectures, IPSec/SSL VPN connectivity, and multivendor network integrations.
Experience in ISO 27001 compliant environments and audit support.
Solid leadership,mentoringand communication skills; experience leading an L2/L3 network team.

Preferred Certifications Qualifications:
CCNP / CCIE (preferred)
Fortinet NSE (levels 47)
ITIL Foundation

Competencies:
Strategic network planning and architecture
Team leadership and collaboration
Excellent communication and reporting
Vendor and stakeholder management

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Head of Network Operations; leadsNetworkInfrastructure team.

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