IT Network Administration- Sr Manager / Deputy Manager, Mumbai

• Near dadar location. Qualification should be technical background.
• Must have overall experience in Network security role.
• Candidate should be stable in one company for at least 2 years

Maximum Age Eligibility - 35yrs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Network Administrator

Department: IT

Reports to: IT Manager / Network Manager

Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Required Qualification: BE / B Tech

Skill, Knowledge & Trainings:

Strong understanding of network and Security infrastructure, prior experience in implementing, administration and troubleshooting in network and security devices. Should be able to grasp newer technologies and manage new procurements accordingly. Vendor Management, Project Management, Good Communication and Presentation skills 

Trainings / Certifications: CCNA /CCNP-Routing & Switching; CCNA- Security

Core Competencies:
Routing; Switching;
SDWAN; Network
and Web Security

Functional Competencies:

Network : Cisco Routing and Switching (IOS XE ; Cat-OS and NX-OS)
Security : Cisco Firewalls/Proxy

Job Purpose:

Member of Network team responsible for Network and Security administration.
This is a key position as it involves management of entire Data centres and production support of critical applications working from DCs. Along with Daily Operation candidate must involve in new projects/requirements related to network and security from design phase, procurement, implementation. Candidate should be prepared to stretch and extend beyond normal working hours/days as ‘call of duty’.

Key responsibilities:

1) Maintain 100% uptime of DC; WAN and LAN network.
2) Manage entire Network and Security infrastructure of  Data Centre as well as LAN.
3) Support BCP drills.
4) Defining network and security policies, procedures and RARTP’s.
5) Handling all Internal as well as external audit for processes related to Network and Security infrastructure.
6) Closure of VA/PT related observation to Network and Security devices.
7) Capacity management of network and Security devices.

8) Review the change management for any new requirement or changes in existing
network and Security infrastructure.
9) Vendor management.
10) Designing and upgrading the Network and Security infrastructure. This includes understanding current capacity of devices installed, discussions with application teams for any future requirements. Based on the inputs received initiate discussion with System Integrators / OEM related to sizing of devices, finalizing the devices / services, which needs to be procured and provide technical inputs
required to higher management.
11) Handle the entire Procurement process towards purchase of devices for projects related to network. These involve Solution finalization, Preparation of RFP, co- ordination/ negotiation with vendors and OEM’s, Purchase Order to vendors.

Area of Operations Key Responsibility

Network

1) Maintaining and administering Data Centres, SDWAN and LAN network.
2) Install, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches etc.
3) Hands on knowledge of Cisco ISR Routers, CAT/Nexus Switches etc. Strong understanding of protocols such TCP/IP, HSRP, OSPF, BGP, SDWAN etc.
4) Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades.
5) Proactive in identifying, investigating and resolving technical incidents and problems and restoring of services.
6) Diagnosing and troubleshooting network (WAN and LAN) and service issues, following them through to resolution.
7) Inventory management.
8) Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
9) Preparing monthly / quarterly reports, processing payments to vendors, budgets for expenditure etc.

Network Security

1) Maintaining and administering  Security Infrastructure.
2) Install, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot network security devices such as Firewalls, DNS, Proxy etc.
3) Hands on knowledge of Cisco NextGen Firewall, Cisco Proxy.Strong understanding of VPN technologies eg. S2S and AnyConnect VPN.
4) Optimise existing firewall rule base by carrying out periodic reviews.
5) Periodic review of IPS signatures in detect mode.
6) Periodic review of access given and profiles created for web access.
7) Understand requirements of network security and contribute in adherence of network policies and procedure as laid out by organization.
8) Analyse security incidents/events to determine their root cause.
9) Train fellow employees in security awareness and procedures.

Any Other Requirement:

1. Ability to quickly learn new technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
2. Escalation of Issues to relevant authorities in timely manner (Internal as well as external).
3. A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
4. Ability to communicate orally and written in a professional manner.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to work under pressure and stressful scenarios.
7. Good time management skills and ability to work in shifts.