Manager - Cloud Network

IFTAS - Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

IFTAS - Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services in Mumbai seeks an experienced Network Manager to design, implement, and optimize the organization's network across multiple locations. The role covers LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, NAC, and wireless networks, with a focus on reliability and security.

Candidates should have 8+ years in network roles, 2+ years in leadership, and proven ability to manage large enterprise networks, vendor relations, and performance monitoring tools such as SolarWinds

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Network Administration, Network Operations, or Network Management.
• 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise network environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage network infrastructure.
• Ensure high network availability, performance and reliability.
• Lead and manage network teams and vendor relationships.
• Oversee WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, NAC and wireless networks across locations.

Skills

LAN Technologies

WAN Technologies

Enterprise Wireless

Routing Protocols

Network Monitoring Tools

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

NAC

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Manager to design, implement, manage, and optimize the organization's network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience in managing LAN, WAN, Internet links, Leased Lines, MPLS, SD-WAN, NAC (Network Access Control) solutions, and Wireless (Wi‑Fi) networks across multiple locations. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, network security expertise, vendor management capabilities, and the ability to ensure high network availability, performance, and reliability.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience, preferably in Network Administration, Network Operations, and Network Management.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role will be preferred.
• Proven experience in managing large‑scale enterprise network environments.

Knowledge

• Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, and Huawei routers and switches
• Wireless Controllers and Access Points
• Network Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• SD‑WAN Solutions
• NAC platforms such as Aruba ClearPass or equivalent enterprise NAC solutions.

Skills

• LAN Technologies (Switching, VLANs, STP, Trunking)
• WAN Technologies (MPLS, Leased Lines, Internet Circuits, SD‑WAN)
• Enterprise Wireless (Wi‑Fi) Platforms
• Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, ManageEngine, etc.)
• DNS, DHCP, NTP, and IP Address Management (IPAM)
• Network Access Control (NAC), including 802.1X, MAB, TACACS+, RADIUS, endpoint posture assessment, device profiling, guest access, and policy enforcement.

Technical Skill Matrix

1. Routing & Switching - Mandatory
2. WAN and MPLS Technology - Mandatory
3. Network Monitoring & Management Tools - Mandatory
4. Enterprise Wireless (Wi‑Fi) Technologies - Mandatory
5. NAC (Network Access Control) Solutions - Mandatory
6. Software Defined WAN Area Network ( SD‑WAN) – Mandatory
7. Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Desirable
8. VPN Technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN) - Desirable