Head - Network & Security - IT

QUALIFICATION

- Educational Qualification: BE (Computer/ Electronics Engg. Or equivalent) / MCA. MBA would be an added advantage.

- Professional Certifications (i.e. PMP, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, Cisco, ITIL, Security Certifications (NIST, ISO 27001) is an added advantage

- 9-10 years' experience in managing large scale IT infrastructure & Cybersecurity (i.e. Management of Network, Security, Cloud etc.)

- Applicants with experience in managing overall IT infrastructure services for multi country / multi location manufacturing environment would be ideal for this role.

SKILLS REQUIRED

- Prior experience in transitioning and managing large IT infrastructure is required

- Good exposure and experience in managing Cybersecurity projects and & operations is desirable.

- Excellent communication, planning & execution skills

- Good negotiation and vendor management skills

- Ability to partner and influence business stakeholders

- Should be able to drive initiatives and lead internal & external team

- Should be proactive & self-motivated

- Should have the ability to solve problems and manage crisis situations

- Good analytical & decision making skills

Your Role

- This is a leadership role within IT and in this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of Network and Security Operations of the company.

- You will partner with business IT teams to plan and execute projects and provide technology support in aid of implementing business strategy.

- You will be supported by an outsourced team of technology professionals from a reputed technology partner, and you will be responsible for managing this outsourced team and ensure delivery.

- This position requires high level of energy, proactiveness and excellent communication skills with a strong track record of success in executing projects within timelines and budgets, leading IT teams to consistent overachievement.

- This is a great career opportunity for someone who is looking for meaningful exposure in multiple sectors and a change to impact the business

YOUR ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

Datacenter Operations:

- Experience of having worked on large, global IT infrastructure deployment programs including preparing for go-live and supporting the immediate post go-live period

- Deep understanding of Firewall , Networking devices , Cyber Security ,

- Study existing technology landscape and define infrastructure strategy considering future growth.

- Oversee build of the environment.

- Leverage appropriate IT services and validate the environment to ensure that it meets all security and compliance controls.

Security Operations:

- Research, recommend and contribute to prepare a robust cybersecurity architecture for the organization.

- Ensure implementation and adherence to organization's information security policy

- Evaluation and implementation of various Cyber Security processes & solutions aligned with long term cybersecurity roadmap to enhance security posture

- Establish and maintain Info security effectiveness metrics which includes Collection of inputs, analyzing and co-relating the findings on InfoSec effectiveness

- Manage existing security operations center and defined security KPIs & KRIs

- Conduct regular VAPT , Red team exercises.

Network Operations:

- Supervise the Enterprise Network Infrastructure support team & operations

- Managing, maintaining, and upgrading enterprise Network architecture.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Manage operations of Core network including network security, NAC, Firewall, SD WAN , etc.

- Managing Centralized Wi-Fi infrastructure across all domestic & international locations

- WAN (MPLS/ILL/SSL VPN) & LAN management

- Upgrade, maintenance & new rollouts of Network infrastructure

Other Responsibilities

- Manage key stake holders across businesses

- Manage technology vendor and manage SLAs for all infrastructure related services

- Manage overall IT network and security budget