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.