Assistant Manager - Network Operations & Support

Job Description:

Network Operations & Support - Firewall & Load Balancer

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Chennai/Bangalore

Role Summary:

The Assistant Manager BPN & Firewall is responsible for leading and delivering secure, large-scale banking and enterprise network security solutions. The role requires deep technical expertise in next-generation firewalls and accountability for IT solution delivery in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and deliver network security solutions for large-scale banking infrastructure projects
• Act as technical lead for Network Firewalls and Security platforms such as FortiGate and Cisco
• Design, implement, and support Firewall, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Routers, F5, and Network Proxies
• Provide hands-on expertise on Software Defined Networking technologies including VMware NSX
• Ensure Security Hardening and Compliance validation of Next Generation Firewalls
• Support automation and scripting activities using shell scripting
• Coordinate across multiple technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive actions

Key Skills & Technology Requirements:

• Network Firewalls: FortiGate, Cisco ASA / Firepower
• Security Technologies: IDS/IPS, VPN, NAT, ACLs, Network Segmentation
• Load Balancing: F5 (LTM, GTM basic exposure)
• Routing & Switching fundamentals (enterprise environments)
• Software Defined Networking: VMware NSX (DFW, logical switching & routing)

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in banking or enterprise infrastructure projects
• Strong expertise in Network Firewalls & Security products (FortiGate, Cisco)
• Hands-on experience in Firewall, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Routers, F5, Network Proxies
• Good exposure to Software Defined Networks (NSX)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• High degree of integrity and professional ethics

Other Qualification and requirement:

Any degree or relevant education is must. This role requires working at customer locations based on business needs.