IT Infrastructure & Network Lead

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

• 5 to 10 years of 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