Senior Manager-Networks (Active)

FORTEK Pvt. Ltd.; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Medical facility

Leave benefits

Gratuity & EOBI

Job summary

FORTEK Pvt. Ltd. invites an accomplished Senior Manager – Networks (Active) to lead our Networks domain within a high-growth ICT Infrastructure Design & Integration environment.

This senior role blends technology leadership with strategic governance, owning end-to-end architecture, presales, SLAs, and team development across Data Center networks, LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and security. You will engage with C-level and IT leaders, drive the technology roadmap, oversee multi-vendor designs, and steer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Telecom/CS or related field recognized by HEC.
• Master’s degree preferred for senior leadership role.
• Professional training in Data Center Infrastructure Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Networks (Active) domain end-to-end: strategy, architecture, presales, delivery, and managed services.
• Define the domain technology roadmap for Data Center networks, LAN/WAN, and security.
• Provide executive guidance and sign-off on major proposals and designs.
• Lead multi-vendor architecture and complex network deployments across sites.
• Drive presales engagements, SLAs, AMC/CMC governance, and renewals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Enterprise networking

Multivendor architecture

SD-WAN

Data Center networks

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Telecom/CS

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

DCIM training (preferred)

Tools

Cisco Nexus/ACI

HPE Aruba CX

Juniper QFX

Huawei CE Series

VMware vSphere

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished andcommercially astute Senior Manager – Networks (Active) to lead our Networksdomain within a high-growth ICT Infrastructure Design & Integrationenvironment. This is a senior technology leadership position that goes wellbeyond individual technical execution: the role provides strategic direction,architectural governance, and operational accountability across Data Centeractive networking, enterprise LAN/WAN, network security, SD-WAN, and ManagedServices/SLA portfolios. The Senior Manager serves as the highest technicalauthority within the Networks (Active) domain, leading Managers, SeniorEngineers, and technical resources while engaging directly with C-level and ITleadership stakeholders on behalf of the organization.

The successful candidate will own theNetworks (Active) function end-to-end — from technology strategy andmulti-vendor architecture through major technical presales, complex projectprogram oversight, SLA/AMC/CMC service governance, and team capability development.Operating on the vendor/system-integrator side, this role demands the rarecombination of deep technical credibility, strategic commercial acumen,executive communication capability, and a demonstrated track record of buildingand leading high-performance network engineering teams. This is acareer-defining opportunity for a senior professional ready to own a domain,shape its roadmap, and drive measurable business impact.

Travel Requirement: Candidate must be willing to travel to Project/Client Sites nationwide as per business requirements.

Position Structure

Department: Networks Active

Stream: ICT Infrastructure – Data Center Networks (Active / Deployment), Technical & Infrastructure Management

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical / Telecom / Computer Engineering / Computer Science – HEC Recognized)

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Professional training in Data Center Infrastructure Management preferred.

Core Certifications

Cisco CCNP Enterprise / CCNP Data Center (Mandatory Level)

CCIE Enterprise / Data Center (Strongly Preferred)

Fortinet NSE 4–7

VMware VCP-NV

Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP)

PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified NetworkSecurity Engineer)

PMP (Project ManagementProfessional)

CompTIA Network+orCompTIA Security+

Additional Advantage

ITIL Foundation / ITIL Intermediate

PMP / PRINCE2

Certified SD-WAN Specialist

A. DataCenter Active Networking

• Spine/Leaf topology design anddeployment: Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K), HPE Aruba CX, Juniper QFX, Huawei CE Series
• VXLAN/EVPN overlay/underlayarchitecture design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• ToR switching: server NICteaming, LACP/MLAG/vPC, uplink redundancy, jumbo frames
• DCI: BGP-EVPN DCI, OTV, VPLS,L2/L3 extension across sites
• Storage network integrationawareness: iSCSI initiator/target, FC/FCoE, NFS for NAS

B. EnterpriseNetworking

• Routing protocols: OSPF(multi-area), BGP (iBGP/eBGP, policy, communities), EIGRP, PBR
• Switching: STP/RSTP/MSTP, VLANs,802.1Q trunking, VTP, port-security, storm-control
• High availability: HSRP, VRRP,GLBP, LACP 802.3ad, link aggregation groups
• QoS: DSCP/CoS marking, trafficshaping/policing, CBWFQ, LLQ, priority queuing
• MPLS: L2 (VPLS, EoMPLS) and L3VPN (VRF, PE-CE routing) concepts and CE management
• WiFi integration: Cisco WLC, HPEAruba Mobility Controller, Ruckus SmartZone management

C. NetworkSecurity

• VPN: IPsec IKEv1/IKEv2site-to-site, SSL VPN (remote access), DMVPN hub-and-spoke, GRE tunnels
• IPS/IDS, anti-virus/DLP,application control, URL filtering, DMZ architecture patterns
• Firewall HA: Active-Active andActive-Passive clustering, FGCP, ClusterXL

D. SD-WAN& WAN Technologies

• Underlay transport: MPLS,broadband (FTTH/cable), 4G/5G LTE, dedicated leased lines
• Application-aware routing,SLA-based path selection, link load balancing and failover
• WAN migration strategy: overlayon brownfield, parallel-run, staged cutover planning
• Configuration managementawareness: Ansible playbooks, Python (Netmiko/Paramiko), REST API interaction
• Packet capture and analysis:Wireshark, tcpdump, embedded vendor capture tools
• Documentation: MS Visio,draw.io, MS Project, Confluence, SharePoint, Jira (project tracking)

Strategic technical decision-making

Client-facing leadership capability

Crisis management under pressure

High accountability & ownership mindset

Nationwide travel flexibility

Job Experience Required: 10–15 Years of relevant industry experience in Enterprise & Data Center Networking

At Fortek, we believe in empowering our people. We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Annual performance-based increments & bonuses

Medical facility

Paid annual, casual & sick leaves

Gratuity and EOBI benefits

Collaborative, learning-driven work environment, and much more

Let’s build the future together!

Duties & Responsibilities

1. DomainLeadership & Technical Strategy

• Own the Networks (Active) domainend-to-end: strategy, architecture, presales, delivery, managed services, andtalent development.
• Define and maintain the domain’stechnology roadmap for Data Center active networking, enterprise LAN/WAN,network security, and SD-WAN aligned with market trends and business growthobjectives.
• Serve as the highest technicalauthority for the domain; review and formally sign off on HLDs, LLDs, BoQs, andmajor technical proposals before customer submission.
• Provide executive-leveltechnical guidance to customers, cross-functional project teams, and seniormanagement; represent the domain in strategic commercial discussions.
• Benchmark technology practicesagainst ICT industry norms; lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging vendorplatforms, automation tools, and delivery methodologies.
• Collaborate with businessdevelopment and leadership on bid/no-bid decisions, partnership strategy, andOEM/vendor tier-advancement initiatives.

2. Data CenterActive Networking

• Lead the design, deployment, andcommissioning of Data Center active infrastructure including Spine/Leaftopologies, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, ToR switching, and server/storageconnectivity.
• Architect and implementhigh-availability Data Center fabrics across multi-vendor environments — CiscoNexus/ACI, HPE Aruba CX, Juniper QFX, Huawei CE Series — with emphasis onredundancy, scalability, and operational simplicity.
• Oversee DCI (Data CenterInterconnect) solutions including L2/L3 extension, BGP-EVPN-based DCI, OTV, andWAN integration for multi-site Data Center architectures.
• Ensure active networkinfrastructure alignment with server virtualization (VMware vSphere, MicrosoftHyper-V), SAN/NAS storage platforms, and cloud interconnectivity (MPLS/internetbreakout) requirements.
• Review and validate all DataCenter network designs for redundancy, scalability, performance, securitycompliance, and future growth capacity before engineering execution.
• Oversee commissioning,integration testing, and acceptance of Data Center active components; managesnag resolution and formal customer handover.

3. EnterpriseNetworking & Campus/Branch Infrastructure

• Manage the design, deploymentand ongoing support of enterprise LAN/WAN networks across multi-site,multi-customer environments in both public and private sector verticals.
• Ensure best-practiceimplementation of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP,HSRP/VRRP, QoS policies, and MPLS across all enterprise engagements.
• Provide architectural guidanceon campus, branch, and remote-site network deployments including structuredcabling integration with active networking components.
• Lead multi-vendor enterprisenetwork upgrade, migration, and technology-refresh programs from scopedefinition through commissioning and formal acceptance.
• Oversee WiFi/WLAN infrastructureintegration with enterprise LAN environments across Cisco WLC, HPE ArubaMobility, and Ruckus Virtual SmartZone platforms.
• Ensure all enterprise networkdesigns meet customer uptime, security, and performance requirements withdocumented redundancy and failover strategies.

4. NetworkSecurity Architecture & Governance

• Lead the design and deploymentof network security solutions including NGFW, IPsec/SSL VPN, IPS/IDS, DMZarchitectures, and firewall HA clusters across enterprise and Data Centerenvironments.
• Govern multi-vendor securityplatforms including Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto PA-Series, Check Point, CiscoASA/FTD, and Sophos XGS from architecture through commissioning and ongoingmanaged support.
• Ensure security designs complywith customer security policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatoryframeworks; conduct architecture-level security reviews prior to deployment.
• Guide teams on SD-WAN securityintegration, network access control (NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS via Cisco ISE /FortiNAC), and Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Lead network security audits,vulnerability assessments, and remediation planning for customer environmentsas part of managed services and project delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge ofevolving threat landscapes and ensure proactive security posture improvementsare embedded in managed services delivery.
• Lead technical presalesengagements for major network infrastructure opportunities including RFPs,RFQs, government tenders, and enterprise proposals — from opportunityqualification through submission.
• Develop comprehensive High-LevelDesigns (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), Bills of Quantities (BoQ/BoM), andtechnically compliant proposals with commercially competitive costing.
• Drive Proof-of-Concept (PoC)planning, execution, and customer-outcome reporting for strategic opportunitiesrequiring demonstration of technical capability.
• Collaborate with businessdevelopment and sales teams on opportunity identification, technicalpresentations, customer demonstrations, and vendor coordination.
• Support commercial negotiationswith accurate solution scoping, vendor pricing coordination, margin analysis,and change-order management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of competitorofferings, technology benchmarks, and evolving market pricing to ensureproposals are competitive and credible.

6. ProjectManagement & Delivery Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery ofcomplex, multi-site network infrastructure projects from initiation, design,and procurement through commissioning, acceptance testing, and formal customerhandover.
• Maintain project timelines,resource allocation, scope control, and budget adherence across concurrentprojects and programs; elevate deviations promptly with corrective actionplans.
• Coordinate with customers,OEMs/vendors, third-party civil/structured-cabling contractors, and internalcross-functional teams for seamless, integrated delivery.
• Prepare and present projectstatus reports, risk registers, issue logs, and delivery dashboards to seniormanagement and customer project boards.
• Ensure complete, accurate, andproperly archived project documentation: As-Built drawings, configurationbaselines, acceptance test reports, and full handover packages.
• Champion delivery quality byembedding commissioning checklists, quality gates, and peer-review processesinto the domain’s standard delivery methodology.

7. ManagedServices, SLA & AMC/CMC Governance

• Oversee the managed servicesportfolio for the Networks (Active) domain, ensuring contractual SLA complianceacross all active customer contracts including break-fix, proactive monitoring,and on-site support.
• Govern AMC (Annual MaintenanceContract) and CMC (Comprehensive Maintenance Contract) delivery: incidentresponse, escalation management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and renewalplanning.
• Establish and maintain NOC-levelescalation procedures, incident management workflows, and problem managementprocesses for the domain; ensure P1/P2 SLA breaches are handled with maximumurgency.
• Conduct regular SLA performancereviews with customers; prepare monthly/quarterly managed services reports;drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incident recurrence.
• Manage spare parts inventory,OEM/vendor support entitlements, and proactive monitoring tool coverage acrossthe managed services portfolio.
• Ensure managed services pricing,scope, and renewal terms are commercially sound; coordinate with sales oncontract renewals, upsells, and scope expansions.

8. TeamLeadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a teamof Network Engineers, Senior Engineers, Site Supervisors, and Techniciansacross the Networks (Active) domain.
• Define team roles,responsibilities, performance objectives, and individual development plansaligned with business needs and the organization’s career progressionframework.
• Conduct regular performanceappraisals; identify training needs and coordinate professional certificationprograms across the team (aligned with OEM partnership requirements).
• Build a high-performance,delivery-oriented team culture emphasizing technical excellence, qualityoutput, accountability, and continuous professional learning.
• Provide hands-on technicalcoaching on complex escalations, customer engagement protocols, designstandards, and professional communication.
• Manage team capacity planning;coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ramp-up of new hires in closecoordination with the HR & Compliance department.

Reporting Responsibilities (Daily, Weekly & Monthly)

Daily Reporting

Daily Responsibilities

• Review active project deployment statuses; resolve technical escalations from engineers, supervisors, and on-site teams before they impact delivery timelines.
• Monitor managed services dashboards and SLA-critical incidents; ensure timely response, escalation, and resolution per contractual obligations.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs, configurations, and deliverables (HLD/LLD drafts, BoQ accuracy checks, commissioning checklists) before customer submission.
• Coordinate with project engineers, technicians, vendors, and logistics on site-readiness, material availability, and deployment schedules.
• Review and approve customer-facing communications, configuration change requests, and technical reports before they leave the team.

Weekly Reporting

Weekly Responsibilities

• Chair domain-level team stand-ups and project review meetings; assess milestone progress, unblock dependencies, and re-prioritize as needed.
• Review active presales pipeline; provide technical input on proposals, BoQ accuracy reviews, and RFP responses currently in progress.
• Assess and rebalance resource allocation across active deployment projects for the upcoming week.
• Review SLA compliance dashboards and managed services performance metrics; initiate corrective actions or elevate to management where required.
• Conduct focused coaching sessions, technical walkthroughs, or design reviews with senior engineers and team leads.

Monthly Reporting

Monthly Responsibilities

• Present the domain performance review to senior management: KPIs, project portfolio status, presales pipeline, managed services health, and team performance.
• Conduct formal project health checks across all active projects; update the portfolio dashboard and elevate any critical risks or budget deviations.
• Review and update the domain’s technology roadmap; evaluate new vendor platforms, firmware releases, and certification or partnership requirements.
• Assess team performance against individual KPIs and development plans; initiate recognition, corrective actions, or learning interventions as appropriate.
• Attend OEM/vendor monthly review meetings; track certification compliance for partnership tier maintenance and renewal.