Exide - Network Infrastructure & Security Lead

Exide Industries Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Exide Industries Limited is seeking a senior network security architect with 10-12 years of experience in network infrastructure and security. You will lead network teams and drive transformation projects in a manufacturing environment, overseeing Fortinet firewalls, SD-WAN, and end-to-end network security operations.

The role requires hands-on expertise in routing, switching, wired/wireless networking, and network monitoring tools, with preference for candidates holding CCNA/CCNP or Fortinet

Qualifications

• 10 - 12 years of experience in Network Infrastructure and Network Security.
• Currently in Lead/Senior Engineer/Architect/SME role.

Skills

Network Routing & Switching

Fortinet Firewalls

Fortinet SD-WAN

Wired & Wireless Networking

Network Monitoring & Management Tools

Network Asset Lifecycle Management

Cloud Security (desirable)

Education

Hands-on experience

Tools

NMS/NCM/NTA/NPM

Job description

• 10 - 12 years of experience in Network Infrastructure and Network Security.
• Currently working in a Lead, Senior Engineer, Architect, or SME role.

Relevant Experience

• 10 - 12 years of experience in Network Infrastructure and Network Security.
• Currently working in a Lead, Senior Engineer, Architect, or SME role.

Educational Qualification

• Hands-on experience is required.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Network Routing & Switching.
• Fortinet Firewalls.
• Fortinet SD-WAN.
• Wired & Wireless Networking.
• Network Monitoring & Management Tools (NMS/NCM/NTA/NPM).
• Network Asset Lifecycle Management.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA / CCNP / CCIE.
• Fortinet NSE Certifications.
• CCNA Security.
• AWS / Azure / GCP Security Certifications.
• OT Security certifications (good to have).

Leadership & Industry Exposure

• Experience leading network teams and large transformation projects.
• Vendor and SLA management experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Security Experience

• Firewall management.
• VPN, IDS/IPS, Network Security Operations.
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing coordination.
• Incident response exposure.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• IoT Security.
• OT/Industrial Security.
• AI/ML-driven security solutions exposure.

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