Assistant Network Manager

Job Overview:We’re looking for a skilled Assistant Manager – Network Operations to lead a dynamic team of 10+ networking professionals across multiple locations. Based in Chennai, you’ll spearhead network operations across all branches, ensuring a robust and secure IT infrastructure while driving efficient processes and managing daily operations for our cybersecurity and healthcare clients.Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Growth: Guide and inspire a team of 10+ networking professionals, overseeing shift schedules, conducting performance evaluations, and building a collaborative, results-driven culture. Network Management: Supervise daily network operations to ensure optimal availability, performance, and security of IT infrastructure across all branches. Process Optimization: Develop and implement network-focused IT processes to enhance performance, strengthen security, and enable scalable operations. Cross-Location Coordination: Maintain consistent network service delivery and clear communication across Chennai and other branch locations. Client Alignment: Partner with cybersecurity and healthcare teams to ensure network services meet business goals and comply with industry standards. Performance Analysis: Monitor SLAs, conduct ticket audits, and use network performance metrics and root cause analysis to drive ongoing improvements.Required Skills/Technologies/Tools Firewall and Switches Technologies:Expertise in Fortinet firewalls (FG200F), Sophos, and D-Link switches/APs for configuration and management. VPN & Remote Access:Proficiency in IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, SD-WAN, BGP, MPLS, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Authentication & Access Control:Experience with LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, Azure MFA, DUO, Okta, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Active Directory/Azure Entra ID. Routing & Protocols:Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,SSH, SSL/TLS, BGP, OSPF, SNMP, ARP, ICMP, and NAT. Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting:Skilled in Wireshark, TCP Dump, Traceroute, nslookup, Curl, PRTG Network Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana for performance analysis. Virtualization:Experience with VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox for virtualized environments. Cloud Technologies:Proficiency in AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Cloud NGFW, Load Balancers, Direct Connect) and Azure (Virtual Machines, Azure AD, VNet, WebApp, Application Gateway). Operating Systems:Advanced administration of Windows Server (2019/2022), Linux, and macOS. Tools & Platforms:Expertise in Freshservice, ManageEngine, Jenkins (CI/CD), Ansible, Panorama (centralized firewall management), Zscaler (cloud security), and Miradore (MDM). Scripting for Automation:Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating network tasks. Documentation and Training Delivery:Ability to create network diagrams, SOPs, user manuals, and deliver training to teams. ITSM Tools and SLA Management:Skilled in SLA tracking, ticket prioritization, and metrics reporting using ITSM platforms.Good to have Technologies/Tools Network Performance Monitoring:Experience with NetFlow, SolarWinds, or Cisco Thousand Eyes for advanced traffic analysis. DevOps Integration:Familiarity with network automation tools like Cisco DNA Center or Ansible Tower. IoT Network Management:Knowledge of managing IoT devices and networks, especially in healthcare environments. Compliance Frameworks:Understanding of GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 for network security compliance. Load Balancing:Experience with F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC, or AWS Elastic Load Balancer. Network Virtualization:Familiarity with VMware NSX or Cisco ACI for virtualized network environments. AI-Driven Networking:Exposure to AI-based network analytics tools (e.g., Juniper Mist AI, Arista Cloud Vision). Certifications:Certifications (e.g., FortiGate NSE 1 & 2, CCNP, CCNA, ITIL v4, CompTIA Network+, CISSP) are a plus.Interested candidates can share your updated CV at ishwarya.k@sq1.security