Senior Manager

Job Description – Senior IT ManagerLocation: Mohali/BangaloreAbout AVASO Technology SolutionsAt AVASO Technology Solutions, we deliver cutting-edge IT consulting, infrastructure, and security services to empower organizations with reliable and scalable technology solutions. Our Professional Services team plays a critical role in driving client success through innovation, advanced technical expertise, and customer-centric delivery.Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior IT Manager to join our Professional Services team. This role demands a hands-on leader with deep expertise in enterprise network architecture, design, and deployment. The successful candidate will own end-to-end solutions across complex network environments—covering routing, switching, wireless, security, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.The Senior IT Manager will serve as a technical authority for high-impact client projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and security while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DesignLead the design of enterprise-class LAN, WAN, WLAN, and hybrid cloud network solutions.Define high-availability and disaster recovery strategies for critical infrastructure.Translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical architectures.Implementation & DeliveryDeploy and configure advanced networking solutions (switches, routers, firewalls, SD-WAN, NAC).Architect and optimize enterprise wireless networks (Ekahau or equivalent for site surveys).Integrate cloud and on-premises networking solutions (Azure, AWS, OCI).Security & ComplianceDesign and enforce network security standards, segmentation, and zero-trust architectures.Implement solutions aligned with ISO, NIST, and other compliance frameworks.Performance & TroubleshootingServe as L3 escalation point for complex incidents across server, storage, and network domains.Perform root cause analysis, advanced packet capture, and network performance tuning.Collaboration & LeadershipPartner with internal architects, service managers, and client stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions.Mentor Level 1/2 engineers, guiding them in advanced troubleshooting and solution design.Deliver technical documentation, design diagrams, and executive-level presentations.Skills & QualificationsRequired:8–12 years of experience in network design, architecture, and deployment (enterprise-scale).Should have manager IT teams earlier for 3-5 years.Deep hands-on expertise in:Routing & Switching: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, QoS.Security: Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), VPN, IPS/IDS.Wireless: Design & optimization, Ekahau or equivalent tools.Data Center Networking: SAN/NAS, SDN, virtualization-aware networking.Proven experience leading end-to-end solution delivery for enterprise clients.Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.Preferred (Nice to Have):Certifications: CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Security), Palo Alto Firewall, Fortinet NSE 7/8, VMware NSX, Ekahau ECSE Design/Advanced.Cloud networking expertise (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, OCI FastConnect).Soft SkillsStrong leadership, mentoring, and customer-facing communication skills.Ability to balance architecture-level strategy with hands-on delivery.Excellent time management across multiple large-scale projects.Willingness to travel for global client engagements.