Network Security Operations Manager

Hi,

We are having an opening for Network Security Operations Manager at our Mumbai location.

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly capable Network Security Operations Manager to lead, manage, and enhance the organizations network security infrastructure and operations. This role will be responsible for managing key security technologies such as firewalls, proxies, VPNs, NAC, DNS security, WAF , EDR & Data Security and ensuring operational governance and compliance. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing large-scale network security operations and coordinating with cross-functional and incident response teams.

Areas Of Responsibility :

Security Operations Management

Lead day-to-day operations of all network security tools and platforms , including :

Firewalls (NGFW Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)- Policy governance, segmentation, and high-availability

Web Proxy & Cloud Proxy (e.g., Zscaler, Netskope)- URL filtering, threat prevention, and data leak protection

VPN (IPSec, SSL VPN, Remote Access Solutions)- Strong encryption and access control for workforce and partner

Network Access Control (NAC)- Role-based access, posture checks, and OT / IoT security

DNS Security & Filtering- DNS-layer protection, malicious domain filtering, and response management

Web Application Firewall (WAF) On-prem & Cloud-based- Protection of patient data, portals, financial apps, and APIs

Ensure continuous monitoring, tuning, and updating of policies and signatures across platforms.

Manage security device configurations, rule optimization, and lifecycle management.

Compliance, Audit & Governance

Ensure adherence to security compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and internal IT security policies .

Ensure full compliance with sector-specific regulations ( Pharma : GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA)

Prepare and present periodic audit reports, incident reports, and configuration review summaries .

Drive risk assessments and remediation plans for security operations. Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and audit trails

Team & Vendor Management

Lead and mentor a team of network security engineers and analysts.

Oversee vendor engagements, support contracts, SLAs, and AMC renewals for security technologies.

Engage with audit, QA, compliance, and legal teams for incident reporting and regulatory inspections

Coordinate with for integrated security coverage (EDR / DS, if escalation / overlap arises).

Incident Response & Troubleshooting

Collaborate with SOC for effective investigation and response to network security incidents .

Coordinate the response to security incidents, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.

Lead root cause analysis and containment for network-based threats (e.g., suspicious VPN activity, firewall rule violations).

Manage escalations and coordinate with external vendors or OEMs for critical issues.

Projects & Improvements

Drive security hardening and optimization projects related to network security tools.

Lead or support security hardening, firewall rule optimization, and proxy architecture redesign projects

Lead or contribute to technology upgrades, migration projects, mergers, acquisitions, data center shifts.

Maintain security documentation, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Prepare and validate BOM, BOQ, and risk registers for new deployments

Educational Qualification : Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Specific Certification : CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, ISO 27001 LA

Experience : 10-12 years of experience in network operations, with 3-5 years in leadership or managerial role

Skill (Functional & Behavioural) :

Firewalls : Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower

Proxies : Netskope, Forcepoint, Zscaler

VPN : Cloudflare, Cisco AnyConnect, FortiClient, GlobalProtect

NAC : Forescout, Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass

DNS Security : Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox, Cloudflare DNS

WAF : AWS / Azure WAF, F5, Imperva, Akamai, Cloudflare

EDR & DS : Crowdstrike, Falcon, Trellix, MS Defender, Sentinel, etc