IT Team Lead

About the role:-

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic IT Team Lead - Network & Security to manage network infrastructure and lead a team of engineers to deliver secure, high-performing IT systems. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in firewall and network security technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco), along with strong people management, project coordination, and cross-team collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will guide both day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure planning, while mentoring team members and ensuring consistent adherence to best practices and security standards.

Responsibilities:-

• Lead a team of network and security engineers; assign tasks, oversee delivery, and ensureprofessional growth.
• Provide mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Manage team schedules, priorities, and escalations while maintaining high morale and accountability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Design, implement, and review enterprise-wide network security solutions, including firewall architecture, secure remote access, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate) across multiple sites and environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Ensure proactive threat mitigation through periodic audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis.
• Manage firewall performance monitoring, rule optimization, and ongoing tuning to ensure optimal network performance and security.
• Oversee the incident response process; coordinate root cause analysis and resolution of network security breaches or system outages.
• Own documentation, process standardization, and compliance enforcement across all network and firewall configurations.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for network security issues and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, business units, third-party vendors, and OEMs.
• Collaborate with project managers and other team members on infrastructure projects, capacity planning, and technology roadmap development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and threats to continually strengthen the organization's position.
• Recommend and implement improvements to security policies, procedures, and infrastructure.
• Drive internal training initiatives, tool adoption, and automation to enhance efficiency.

Who you are:-

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network and firewall administration.
• At least 2 years in a senior/lead/mentoring role within an IT or network security team.
• Deep expertise in configuring and managing firewall appliances (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing/switching, VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, VLANs, and segmentation.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and lead resolution teams.
• Experience managing security policies, ACLs, and rule sets across distributed environments. Relevant certifications such as:
• Cisco: CCNP Security, CCIE
• Palo Alto: PCNSE
• Fortinet: NSE4-8
• Cloud: AWS/Azure Network Security Certifications
• Experience with secure cloud networking and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Firewall).
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint detection platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team coordination.
• Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and guide a team during critical incidents or outages.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and proactive in driving results.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person