About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Infrastructure Lead

to manage and oversee our enterprise network infrastructure spanning over 200 branches, on-premise data center, AWS and OCI cloud environments. This role will serve as the central point for all network-related operations, architecture, performance and security. This individual will work closely with third party vendors for day to day network operations and will ensure a robust secure and high performing network across the enterprise.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Network oversight – Own the performance, scalability and security of the enterprise network including branches, on-premise, AWS and OCI environments
Vendor Management - Collaborate closely with third party service providers responsible for network management and uptime. Ensure SLAs are met and service is delivered with desired quality
Monitoring and Optimization – Manage network performance, proactively identify bottlenecks and recommend optimizations or technology upgrades
Security and compliance – Ensure implementation and enforcement of security controls across entire network
Incident Management – Act as escalation point for all major network issues. Drive root cause analysis and long-term fixes in coordination with vendors
Technology Leadership – Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies and recommend enhancements like modernization, automation
Documentation– Maintain comprehensive documentation of network topology, configurations and vendor SOPs.

Key Requirements – Education & Certificates

Bachelor’s degree – BTech or equivalent

Key Requirements - Experience & Skills

Technical

10-20 years of experience in managing enterprise network infrastructure in hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments
Strong knowledge of routing/switching, MPLS, VPN, VLANs, Network Segmentation and Firewalls.
Hands-on experience with networking in cloud environment, including cloud native networking features and security groups.
Practical knowledge of network security, including IDPS, WAF, DLP and Zero trust network principles
Familiarity with Wi-Fi Architecture, LAN switching and MDM solutions
Experience in managing network monitoring tools and handling complex troubleshooting
Nice to have: Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, AWS Network Specialty or OCI networking