Manager - Network Operations & Support

Tata Communications · Chennai

  • Experience8–10 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted25 Sept 2026
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About Tata Communications

Tata Communications is hiring in Chennai in telecom. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Network Security Architecture
  • FortiGate
  • Cisco Firepower
  • IDS/IPS
  • VPN
  • Proxy
  • Network Segmentation
  • F5
  • Routing
  • Switching
  • WAN
  • VMware NSX
  • shell scripting

The role

A network security engineer at a connectivity services company architects and governs enterprise firewall and load balancing deployments using FortiGate, Cisco Firepower, and F5. The role also applies VMware NSX and shell scripting to secure banking infrastructure.

Full job description

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Job Description

Network Operations & Support - Firewall & Load Balancer

Experience: 8-10 Years

Location: Chennai/Bangalore

Role Summary

The Manager – BPN & Firewall provides strategic and technical leadership for enterprise and banking network security programs. This role is accountable for end-to-end IT solution delivery, stakeholder management, and governance of complex, mission-critical security deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Overall accountability for delivery of network security solutions across banking infrastructure programsAct as subject matter expert for Next Generation Firewalls and enterprise security architecturesArchitect, review, and govern security solutions involving Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, F5, and ProxiesLead adoption and integration of emerging technologies such as Software Defined Networks (NSX)Ensure compliance, security hardening, and audit readiness of firewall platformsProvide leadership for automation initiatives using shell scriptingManage multiple dependencies, vendors, and senior stakeholders in large-scale deploymentsProactively identify risks, anticipate issues, and recommend strategic solutionsMentor senior engineers and drive operational excellence

Key Skills & Technology Requirements

Network Security Architecture & DesignNext Generation Firewalls: FortiGate, Cisco Firepower / ASASecurity Platforms: IDS/IPS, VPN, Proxy, Network SegmentationLoad Balancing & ADC: F5 (LTM / GTM)Enterprise Network Technologies: Routing, Switching, WANSoftware Defined Networking: VMware NSX (advanced concepts & governance)

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in banking or large enterprise infrastructure environmentsExtensive expertise in Network Firewalls & Security products (FortiGate, Cisco)Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-vendor security deploymentsStrong leadership, communication, and presentation skillsDemonstrated integrity, ownership, and decision-making capability

Other Qualification And Requirement

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