Deputy Manager - IT Network Lead

Experience: 12-15 Years

• B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE/Electrical), MCA, or M.Sc. (IT/Computer Science)
• Preferred: CCNA, CCNP, Juniper Certifications
• Preferred: ISO 27001, IEC 62443, OT Security, or equivalent Cybersecurity Certifications

Lead the design, security, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide IT and OT network infrastructure across corporate offices, manufacturing plants, renewable energy sites, data centers, and remote locations. Ensure secure, scalable, and highly available network operations supporting multi-site business environments.

• Design and manage IT/OT network architecture across corporate, manufacturing, and operational sites.
• Establish network standards, governance, and deployment frameworks.
• Implement network segmentation aligned with Purdue Architecture.
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Manage LAN/WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, internet, cloud, and data center connectivity.

• Manage NGFW platforms including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, and Check Point.
• Implement Zero Trust, SASE, VPN, NAC, IDS/IPS, Secure Remote Access, and network segmentation solutions.
• Conduct security audits, firewall reviews, compliance checks, and vulnerability remediation.

• Oversee Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba, and Ruckus environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, and SD-WAN.
• Design and support enterprise wireless networks using Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, and Ruckus.

• Strong understanding of SCADA, PLC Communication, Industrial Ethernet, and OT Security.
• Design secure IT-OT convergence and segmentation models.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, CERT-In advisories, and industry cybersecurity standards.

• Manage NOC processes, monitoring tools, incident management, and root-cause analysis.
• Support SOC investigations and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead vendors, OEMs, ISPs, and system integrators.
• Drive projects from design through implementation and support.
• Prepare executive reports, risk assessments, and project updates.

Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, Check Point, NGFW, SASE, Zero Trust, NAC, VPN, IDS/IPS

Networking: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Aruba, Ruckus, MPLS, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, VRRP

Wireless: Cisco Wireless, Meraki, Aruba Wireless, Juniper Mist, Ruckus

OT Networking: Purdue Model, SCADA, Industrial Security, IT/OT Segmentation, Remote Connectivity

Operations: NMS Tools, Network Analytics, NOC Operations, Incident Management, Capacity Planning

• Leadership & Team Management
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning & Risk Management
• Network Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Project Delivery & Governance
• Communication & Executive Presentations
• Team Building and Mentoring

Renewable Energy, Power, Utilities, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, or Large Multi-site Enterprises.