Assistant Network Manager

Title of the position - Network - Assistant Manager

Location - Hosur

About The Business:

• Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

Responsibilities

Firewall Management

• Configure and manage firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto, Check Point).
• Implement security policies, NAT rules, and IPsec/SSL VPNs.
• Troubleshoot session drops, NAT issues, and policy violations.
• Conduct regular firewall audits and support SSL decryption.

Wireless Network Management

• Configure and troubleshoot Meraki and Catalyst access points (SSIDs, VLANs, RF tuning).
• Use Meraki Dashboard for performance monitoring and packet capture.

Switching & Routing

• Manage Layer 2/3 network components (Cisco, Juniper, HPE, etc.).
• Troubleshoot VLAN misconfigurations, STP issues, loops, and interface errors.
• Configure and maintain routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP), including dynamic and static routing.

Network Performance & Monitoring

• Monitor uptime, latency, and bandwidth using tools like ManageEngine.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring optimal network throughput.

Security & Compliance

• Enforce firewall/network security aligned with internal and regulatory standards.
• Support IT security audits, BCP/DR planning, and endpoint policy enforcement.

Vendor Coordination

• Conduct technical discussions, finalize requirements, and drive documentation with external vendors.

Development & Deployment

• Plan and execute system upgrades, enhancements, and patch rollouts.

Project & Change Management

• Manage change requests (CRs), secure approvals, and ensure timely delivery of implementations.

Training & Documentation

• Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, and incident logs.
• Prepare periodic reports for performance analysis, audits, and leadership review.

Testing & Validation

• Develop test plans and coordinate user acceptance testing with business teams.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with stakeholders for application sign-offs, user training, and handover processes.

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead and mentor L1/L2 support teams, assign tasks, resolve escalations, and plan resource allocation.
• Facilitate technical guidance and access to tools and knowledge resources.

Competency & Knowledge Development

• Drive internal upskilling through structured training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Weekly Reviews & Reporting

• Conduct internal and vendor meetings to review project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

Issue Resolution

• Own critical incident resolution; coordinate with vendors and shop floor users.

Risk Management

• Identify technical and operational risks and define preventive and corrective action plans.

Essential Attributes:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Level 4 or higher
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Engineer (PCNSE)
• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Expert (CCSE)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Desired Experience

• L3 Engineer level experience in network engineering and administration