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 :

Skills Required

Switching Protocols, Network Optimization, Network Security, Network Architecture