Job Description

Job Title: VP Network and Datacenter Location: Mumbai (work from office). Candidates looking for remote working or not comfortable with the job location need not apply. Summary: Developing and implementing network and Datacenter strategies to meet organizational goals. This leadership position involves strategic planning, resource management, and ensuring the network and datacenter reliability and security. Shall be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the organization's network infrastructure in accordance with the business needs of ensuring the availability, security, and performance of the network environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the smooth functioning, security, and optimization of the network environment. Responsibilities: 1. Develop and implement network strategies to meet organizational goals. 2. Analyse network performance and utilization, capacity planning and implementing performance tuning strategies and technologies to enhance network efficiency, reliability, and scalability. 3. Ensure network security and data protection measures are in place. 4. Manage a team of network engineers and IT professionals. 5. Collaborate with other departments to align network initiatives with business objectives. 6. Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure high availability and reliability. 7. Establish and enforce network policies and procedures. 8. Coordinate with vendors and service providers for network-related services. 9. Conduct regular network audits and assessments. 10. Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations. 11.Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans. 12. Stay updated on the latest networking technologies and industry trends. 13. Manage the network budget and allocate resources efficiently. 14. Provide technical guidance and support to network staff. 15. Handle network-related incidents and troubleshoot issues. 16. Prepare reports and documentation on network performance and activities. 17. Ensure & maintain up-to-date documentation - SOPs, network diagrams (HLD, LLD), descriptions, configurations etc. to remove dependency on people 18. Manage network configuration changes and deployments according to established change management processes, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to best practices. 19. Ensure hardening, latest stable version and security patches of network devices and solutions. 20. Track EOL/EOS and ensure that there no technology obsolescence. 21. Ensure resolution of network incidents and outages, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to restore service within agreed-upon SLAs. 22. Ensure relevant processes are followed for change, incident & daily operations 23. Identify & analyse pain areas in existing process & implement improvements 24. Manage operational issues which require design/technical inputs. 25. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, 26. Publish the relevant dashboards and status updates. 27. Escalate deviations and violations in a timely manner. 28. Remain current with latest trends and emerging networking technologies, industry best-practices and developments in networking domain; and recommend improvements 29. Along with Network, Individual will be responsible for the Cloud Services Datacenter Planning, Design, Execute and Operation Education: Engineering/Technology/Science Graduate or Equivalent. Experience: Candidate should have 18+ years of experience, Banking and Technology experience will be preferred. Certification: Candidate with relevant professional certifications like CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or CCDE or equivalent in Networking domain will be preferred. Knowledge: 1. Sound experience managing network technologies and operations in a large and complex network environment 2. Hands-on with physical / virtual networking concepts, concepts for efficiency in operations by using software defined network solutions, cloud networking concepts, availability and resilience concepts in networking etc. 3. Sound experience & deep knowledge of networking technologies, protocols, and security measures across Core DC Network/fabric, SD-WAN, MPLS, ISPs networking, Cloud Infra Networking, LAN/Wi-fi, VPNs etc. including TCP/IP, VLANs, Micro-segmentation and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP). 4. Sound experience & deep knowledge with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark) and networking / security technologies (e.g. SD-DC network, Core Routers / Switches, spine & leaf architecture, NGFW, NGIPS, VPN, Load Balancers, NAC, DDoS, SIEM). 5. Solid understanding of network design and security principles in a cloud environment. 6. Strong understanding of enterprise network systems, application-level interfaces with network, and network security domains. 7. Should have sound knowledge & understanding of IT infrastructure & networking technologies, operations and security principles. 8. Strong understanding of Regulatory security guidelines & master directions and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS. 9. Should have the knowledge and experience to setup and operations of Datacenter including passive and active components 10. Should be well versed with ITIL and ITSM practices. Skills: 1. Extensive experience in network design and implementation. 2. Proven leadership and team management skills. 3. Experience with cloud networking and virtualized environments. 4. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 5. Strong project management skills and experience. 6. In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies. 7. Experience with network monitoring and management tools. 8. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 10. Experience with network security practices and tools. 11. Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills. 12. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy in project/service deliverables Should have strong written, verbal and presentation skills. 13. Ability to perform under pressure, influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions. 14. Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.