Network and Network Security Lead

Job description

**Role :** We are seeking a highly experienced, technically strong and hands-on Network & Network Security Champion with minimum 7 years of relevant experience and expertise in designing, implementing, managing complex network infrastructures and network security solutions. We prefer a candidate who is a subject matter expert in network security, network availability and network efficiency of the organization's network infrastructure while leading a team of Network & Network Security Subject Matter Experts. **Responsibilities** : •Lead large-scale network transformation projects preferably in a large manufacturing organization. •Evaluate, implementing and manage AI/ML-driven network security solutions. •Manage relevant vendors and SLAs. •Handle audits, manage and simplify Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing for IT Environments. • Network Architecture & Design: Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secured network infrastructure. • Network Security Management: Implement and oversee network security policies, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies to safeguard company networks. • Infrastructure Operations: Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of network systems, including networks of on-premises data canters, cloud networks, and other on-premises environments. • Incident Response & Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with Cyber Security Team for incident investigations, analyze security threats, and jointly develop mitigation strategies with a focus on secured network operations. **Preferred candidate profile** • Expert in Network Routing and Switching • Fortinet Firewalls, Fortinet SD-WAN • Wired and Wireless Networks • NMS, NCM, NTA and NPM etc • Network Asset Lifecycle Management