Network Manager- IT Infra

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsa

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 2600000 (ie INR 12-26 LPA)

Min Experience: 9 years

Location: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a Network Manager – IT Infrastructure with 9 to 12 years of experience in managing and supporting enterprise-level network operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in networking technologies, a proactive approach to infrastructure optimization, and a hands-on leadership style to guide the team through daily operations and complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support network infrastructure operations to ensure 24x7 availability and optimal performance.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution guidance on network-related issues including performance, capacity, and configuration.
• Design and implement network solutions using components such as firewalls, VPNs, proxies, wireless networks, switching, WAF, load balancers, SDN, and DNAC.
• Monitor network traffic patterns and proactively address vulnerabilities or security risks.
• Drive implementation of both small and large-scale network projects with a strong understanding of BGP and OSPF protocols.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet business and client requirements while maintaining documentation and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, policies, and external audit requirements, including ISO compliance.
• Manage relationships with vendors and ISPs, including performance monitoring, SLA tracking, invoicing, and payments.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior management on network health, incidents, and project statuses.
• Actively contribute to infrastructure strategy, capacity planning, and adoption of emerging technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 9–12 years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on networking.
• Strong hands-on experience with networking technologies such as Firewalls, VPN, Proxy, Wireless, Switching, Load Balancers, SDN, DNAC, and WAF.
• In-depth understanding of routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
• Familiar with network-related security, compliance, and audit procedures.
• Solid knowledge of Windows/Linux environments, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Cisco systems.
• Exposure to cloud and virtualization network architecture and associated security protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Good understanding of ITIL processes and network operations governance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in capacity planning, performance tuning, and vendor/partner management.

Key Technical Skills

• Networking
• Firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• VPN
• BGP / OSPF
• Load Balancers
• DHCP / DNS
• Network Security & Compliance
• Cisco Systems
• ISO Standards
• SDN / DNAC
• CCNA (preferred)