Network Lead

Avaada Electro; Butibori; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Avaada Electro is seeking a Network Lead to architect, implement and manage a high-availability, secure enterprise network spanning on-premise and cloud across multiple sites in India. The role requires hands-on expertise in MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and VoIP; plus leadership to drive network initiatives and uptime objectives.

The successful candidate will oversee architecture, security enforcement via Palo Alto and Panorama, and collaboration with IT, Security, Cloud, and Operations teams to sustain

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in Layer 2/3 switching and routing.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama and GlobalProtect.
• Multi-site network design, MPLS, VPNs and secure access.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN and MPLS topologies.
• Monitor performance, optimize QoS, bandwidth and reliability across sites.
• Enforce security policies, micro-segmentation and firewall configurations.
• Lead automation efforts for configuration, monitoring and reporting.
• Manage and mentor the network team; drive incident response and RCA.

Skills

Leadership

Network design

Security policies

Automation scripting

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

PANorama

GlobalProtect

Cisco equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

The Network Lead will be responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation,

and management of a high-availability, secure, and scalable enterprise network

infrastructure spanning multi-site, hybrid (on-premise and cloud) environments. The

role demands deep hands-on expertise in Layer 2/3 switching and routing, MPLS

architectures, firewall and VPN policy design and enforcement using Palo Alto

Networks and Panorama, and VoIP/UC system integration. The ideal candidate will

possess strong operational leadership, technical depth, and experience in driving

enterprise-wide network initiatives while leading a high-performing network

operations team to meet business-critical performance, uptime, and security

objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Architecture & Implementation

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, WLAN, and MPLS-

based network topologies, ensuring scalability, segmentation, and high

availability.

• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, load balancers, VoIP devices, and

Palo Alto firewalls.

• Deploy and manage IPSec and SSL VPNs (GlobalProtect) for secure access.
• Lead network rollout and migrations across multi-site locations, including

manufacturing plants and corporate offices, with minimal operational impact.

• Design enterprise Wi-Fi including controller-based deployments for plants and

outdoor areas.

2. Network Monitoring & Performance Management

• Monitor network performance and uptime across all sites; proactively address

bottlenecks and latency issues.

• Optimize routing efficiency, QoS policies, WAN throughput, and MPLS bandwidth

allocation to support critical systems within manufacturing plant and offices.

• Maintain and optimize bandwidth allocation, route efficiency, and link redundancy.
• Ensure comprehensive network documentation including architecture diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.

3. Network Security & VPN Management

• Enforce micro-segmentation, VLAN isolation, and firewall policies to secure IT

and OT networks and isolate mission-critical applications

• Administer centralized firewall policy configuration, update deployment, and log

analysis through Panorama console

• Manage and secure remote connectivity via GlobalProtect VPN, including

multifactor authentication (MFA), split tunneling, and endpoint posture checks.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for incident response, compliance, and

audits.

• Ensure network compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and organizational security frameworks.

4. Automation & Optimization

• Develop scripts and leverage automation tools to streamline configuration,

monitoring, and reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve network efficiency and reduce operational costs.

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and mentor the network team; define roles, responsibilities, and KPIs.

Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and post-mortem activities for

• network-related issues.

• Drive a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the network

team.

6. Leadership Team Management

• Liaise with Manufacturing/Operations teams, IT, Security, Cloud, and Application

teams to ensure network availability supports production continuity and digital

transformation initiatives

• Advise leadership on network capacity planning, risk mitigation, vendor selection,

and infrastructure roadmap alignment with business growth.

• Present performance reports and improvement plans to senior management.

Proven expertise in managing large-scale, multi-site network environments with

MPLS, dual internet links, and intelligent failover.

• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP,

etc.).

Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and/or equivalent enterprise-grade network equipment.

• Familiarity with Palo Alto firewall setup, security rules, and monitoring.
• Experience with VoIP infrastructure, including setup and QoS optimization.
• Proficiency in using monitoring and diagnostic tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage high-performing technical teams.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent are highly desirable.