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Bachelor of Technology/Engineering
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Head of Network Infrastructure Operations plays a critical role in overseeing the strategic direction of network infrastructure, IT programs, and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overarching goals. This role is responsible for ensuring that network and IT initiatives deliver strategic value while supporting continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Operational Excellence & NOC Management
Oversee the 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) to ensure proactive monitoring.
Establish and monitor critical SLAs/SLOs for network uptime and performance.
Lead engineering teams through high-pressure, live operational environments and time-sensitive event windows.
Collaborate with non-technical event organizers to translate business needs into technical network specifications.
Lead high-severity incident response and conduct detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Strategic Infrastructure Roadmap
Design and implement scalable network architectures (LAN/WAN, Data Center, Cloud).
Evaluate emerging technologies such as SD-WAN, WiFi 6E, and SASE to maintain a competitive edge.
Direct the decommissioning of legacy hardware and migration to modern infrastructure stacks.
Network Automation & Innovation
Drive initiatives to automate routine configurations.
Implement automated CI/CD pipelines for network changes.
Standardize network deployments using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python.
Risk Management & Security Compliance
Partner with Security teams to enforce Zero Trust models and robust firewall policies.
Ensure all network assets comply with global standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC2.
Manage disaster recovery (DR) planning and regular business continuity testing.
Financial & Vendor Management
Manage the annual CAPEX/OPEX budget for network infrastructure.
Negotiate contracts with ISPs, hardware vendors, and managed service providers.
Conduct business reviews with key technology partners.
Desired Candidate Profile
12–15 years of experience in Network Engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-vendor enterprise environments (Cisco, Arista, HPE, etc.).
Deep expertise in global backbone technologies including BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, and VXLAN.
Good experience in Hybrid Cloud connectivity (GCP, Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).
Proven experience with data center networking technologies, including Cisco ACI, Nexus switching, UCS platforms, and VMware NSX.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related Engineering field.
Valid CCIE certification is mandatory.
Preferred Certifications
CCNP
ITIL Foundation
PMP
Azure Certified Advanced Networking
Required Skillset
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Expert ability to manage centralized network controllers and orchestrated fabrics (e.g., ACI, NSX, or equivalent).
Routing & Switching
Deep expertise in core protocols (BGP, OSPF, EVPN) and encapsulation technologies (VXLAN, MPLS).
Network Virtualization
Proficiency in managing virtual overlays, logical switching, and micro-segmentation security policies.
Infrastructure Automation
Knowledge in scripting and orchestration tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform to automate network provisioning.
Application Delivery
Advanced knowledge of L4–L7 load balancing, traffic engineering, and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB).
Network Security
Expertise in integrating firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust principles into the network fabric.
Performance Analysis
Mastery of deep packet inspection, flow telemetry, and proactive monitoring to ensure optimal latency and throughput.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
- IT - Hardware & Networking
Department / Functional Area
- System Administration
- Network Administration
- Security (IT Software)
Keywords
- Network Infrastructure Manager
- Head Of Network Infrastructure
- Cisco ACI
- Chief Network Architect
- Network Design
- Network Operations Center Engineer
- NOC Management
- Cisco Networking
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