Job Description :

About the Organization :

Our client is a leading and rapidly growing enterprise in the automotive and mobility sector with a strong presence across multiple locations in India. The organization is committed to operational excellence, digital transformation, and delivering world-class customer experiences. With a focus on innovation and technology-driven business operations, the company is investing significantly in strengthening its IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end-user services capabilities.

Role Overview :

We are seeking an IT Infrastructure & Network Lead to manage and operate core infrastructure across our multi location network. Reporting to the Head of IT Infrastructure & End User Services, this hands on technical role is responsible for network operations, cloud and on-premises server environments, and backup and recovery. The role ensures infrastructure reliability, performance, and security across all company sites.

Key Responsibilities :

Network Management :

- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, VLAN, SD-WAN, and wireless infrastructure across all sites

- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot faults, and ensure high availability of connectivity across HQ, plants, and remote locations

- Manage firewalls, routers, switches, and network security policies. Enforce segmentation standards

- Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP addressing, and configuration records

- Evaluate and implement network upgrades and capacity expansions in line with business growth

Cloud & On-Premises Infrastructure Management :

- Manage on-premises server infrastructure (physical and virtual) including Windows Server, Active Directory integration etc

- Administer and optimise cloud environments (primarily AWS) including compute, storage, networking, and cost management.

- Maintain cloud architecture ensuring seamless integration between on-prem and cloud workloads.

- Drive infrastructure-as-code and automation practices to improve provisioning efficiency and reduce manual effort

- Manage data centre operations including hardware, cabling, power, and environmental monitoring

Backup & Recovery Management :

- Design and maintain backup policies, schedules, and retention frameworks for all critical systems and data

- Manage backup platforms and ensure successful completion of scheduled jobs across all sites

- Own and test Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) procedures on a regular basis

- Ensure offsite/cloud-based backup replication and data protection compliance

- Respond to and manage recovery scenarios, minimising RTO and RPO impact

Governance & Compliance :

- Ensure infrastructure aligns with IT security standards, including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and hardening guidelines

- Maintain configuration and change records in line with ITIL best practices

- Support IT audits and provide infrastructure related evidence and reporting as required

Qualifications & Experience :

- IT experience, with at least 3 years in an infrastructure focused role

- Strong hands on experience with LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent)

- Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualisation platforms

- Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Familiarity with IaaS/PaaS services

- Experience managing enterprise backup platforms (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent)

- Strong understanding of DR/BCP principles and testing

- Certifications desirable : CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent

- ITIL Foundation certification preferred.

Technical Competencies :

- Networks : Aruba / Cisco / Fortinet / Palo Alto, SD-WAN, VLAN, VPN, Wi-Fi

- Infrastructure : Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V, AWS

- Backup : Veeam, Commvault

- Monitoring : SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix or equivalent

Required Skills : LAN/WAN, VLAN, SD-WAN, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Cisco, Fortinet, PaloAlto, VPN, WiFi, WindowsServer, ActiveDirectory, VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Backup, Veeam, Commvault, Disaster Recovery, BCP, Networking, Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms, cloud platforms, enterprise backup platforms, DR/BCP principles, networks, monitoring