Manager - Cloud Network

Indian Financial Technology And Alliedservices; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Financial Technology And Alliedservices seeks an experienced Network Manager to design, implement, manage, and optimize its enterprise network across multiple locations in India. The role covers LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, NAC, and wireless networks with a focus on availability and security.

You will lead network operations, coordinate with vendors, manage incidents, and drive upgrades while ensuring reliable connectivity and scalable infrastructure for the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive network design, deployment and troubleshooting experience.
• Leadership experience in network operations preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with LAN/WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and NAC.
• Strong vendor management and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi infrastructure.
• Manage connectivity across offices, data centers, and branches.
• Monitor performance and ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Plan upgrades, migrations, and capacity expansion projects.
• Maintain topology diagrams, asset inventories, and documentation.
• Lead network troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Skills

Routing & Switching

WAN & MPLS

Network Monitoring Tools

Enterprise Wireless

NAC Solutions

SD-WAN

SDN

VPN Technologies

Tools

SolarWinds

PRTG

ManageEngine

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.

Certification:

Desirable:

• CCNA / CCNP Enterprise
• Aruba Networking Certification (ACNA/ACP)
• NAC Certification (Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, or equivalent)
• ITIL Foundation

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:

Strong Experience In

• 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

Roles and Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, and Wireless network infrastructure.
• Manage network connectivity across corporate offices, branch locations, and data centers.
• Monitor network performance and ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects.
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and asset inventories.

LAN Management

• Configure and maintain Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching environments, including VLANs, trunking, STP, and network segmentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, latency, and performance issues within the LAN environment.
• Manage IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and network access controls.
• Administer and troubleshoot Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including 802.1X authentication, endpoint compliance validation, device profiling, BYOD onboarding, guest access management, and policy-based network access controls.

WAN & Link Management

• Manage ISP connections, Leased Lines, MPLS circuits, broadband connectivity, and SD-WAN environments.
• Coordinate with telecom vendors and service providers for link provisioning, escalation management, and issue resolution.
• Monitor bandwidth utilization and optimize network performance.
• Ensure redundancy, high availability, and failover mechanisms for critical network links.

Wireless Network Management

• Design, configure, and manage enterprise-grade Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Conduct wireless site surveys and optimize coverage and performance.
• Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity, roaming, interference, and capacity-related issues.
• Implement secure wireless access policies and guest network solutions.

Operations & Support

• Lead network troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
• Monitor network health using Network Monitoring System (NMS) tools and generate performance reports.
• Manage incident, problem, change, and service request processes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers and support teams.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with network hardware vendors, ISPs, and service providers.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement networking solutions and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and address connectivity requirements.