Network Technical Lead

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Technical Lead to develop maintain and secure a stable and reliable network infrastructure across the organization The ideal candidate will also mentor a team of junior network engineers and NOC staff providing technical leadership in troubleshooting performance optimization and network security This role demands a deep understanding of network architecture administration and engineering best practices along with excellent problem-solving capabilities and a drive to continuously improve service delivery and security posture Key Responsibilities Lead the installation configuration and lifecycle management of all network and security devices including switches firewalls wireless controllers load balancers and connectivity circuits across data centers and office locations Provide hands-on support and strategic direction for network and security architecture ensuring availability scalability and security Define and maintain network standards across multiple environments and manage scheduled maintenance activities on network devices Deliver and manage VPN solutions site-to-site and remote access leased lines and other connectivity solutions based on customer and business needs Drive and own projects to support business requirements focusing on network optimization high availability and security enhancements Analyze and interpret security advisories and design implement and test control measures accordingly Serve as top-level escalation point for network and security incidents ensure complete and accurate technical documentation Manage and support hybrid data center networks across various office locations Implement and manage routing and switching protocols such as BGP OSPF STP VPC and GLBP Administer access control systems including RSA Cisco ISE and TACACS Design implement and monitor PAN India Network Infrastructure enabling secure and seamless access to centralized resources e g DNS Print and Voice servers Develop and maintain network standards and documentation including TCP IP schema VLAN design firewall policies and network topologies Administer and manage Aruba Cisco switches Aruba wireless infrastructure and Fortinet Sophos firewalls including regular patching and firmware upgrades Operate and maintain network monitoring systems ensuring proactive issue detection and reporting Maintain and review network inventory ISP documentation and detailed network diagrams Periodically assess network performance define optimization actions and manage change activities Maintain change control procedures including rollback plans and documentation for all network changes Ensure timely incident resolution within defined SLAs managing high-pressure scenarios such as outages effectively Communicate with clients regarding network-related updates changes and incidents ensure 24x7 availability for critical issues Work closely with vendors ISPs and internal external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and implement new technologies Participate in client calls for network requirement gathering pre-sales consulting solution design and execution Design and deliver solutions for client networks including L2 L3 connectivity firewall policies IPSec VPNs bandwidth policies and network access authentication mechanisms Conduct Proof of Concept PoC testing and deliver handovers for implemented network solutions Requirements Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field Over 9 Years of experience 8 years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking - Wireless Aruba Cisco Juniper Meraki Switching Cisco Aruba Juniper Routing Cisco Aruba Juniper 6-7 years of experience managing firewalls - Fortinet Sophos Juniper SRX Strong understanding of networking protocols architecture design and network security principles Certifications such as CCNP Aruba Certified Fortinet NSE or equivalent are a plus