Network Manager- IT Infra

Weekday AI
Full-time
On-site

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsa

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 2600000 (ie INR 12-26 LPA)

Min Experience: 9 years

Location: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a Network Manager – IT Infrastructure with 9 to 12 years of experience in managing and supporting enterprise-level network operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in networking technologies, a proactive approach to infrastructure optimization, and a hands-on leadership style to guide the team through daily operations and complex projects.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support network infrastructure operations to ensure 24x7 availability and optimal performance.
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution guidance on network-related issues including performance, capacity, and configuration.
  • Design and implement network solutions using components such as firewalls, VPNs, proxies, wireless networks, switching, WAF, load balancers, SDN, and DNAC.
  • Monitor network traffic patterns and proactively address vulnerabilities or security risks.
  • Drive implementation of both small and large-scale network projects with a strong understanding of BGP and OSPF protocols.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet business and client requirements while maintaining documentation and audit readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with IT security standards, policies, and external audit requirements, including ISO compliance.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and ISPs, including performance monitoring, SLA tracking, invoicing, and payments.
  • Provide regular updates and reporting to senior management on network health, incidents, and project statuses.
  • Actively contribute to infrastructure strategy, capacity planning, and adoption of emerging technologies.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 9–12 years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on networking.
  • Strong hands-on experience with networking technologies such as Firewalls, VPN, Proxy, Wireless, Switching, Load Balancers, SDN, DNAC, and WAF.
  • In-depth understanding of routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
  • Familiar with network-related security, compliance, and audit procedures.
  • Solid knowledge of Windows/Linux environments, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Cisco systems.
  • Exposure to cloud and virtualization network architecture and associated security protocols.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Good understanding of ITIL processes and network operations governance.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in capacity planning, performance tuning, and vendor/partner management.

Key Technical Skills

  • Networking
  • Firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
  • VPN
  • BGP / OSPF
  • Load Balancers
  • DHCP / DNS
  • Network Security & Compliance
  • Cisco Systems
  • ISO Standards
  • SDN / DNAC
  • CCNA (preferred)