IT Manager, Networks & Security

Location: Bengaluru

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world.

To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The IT Manager, Networks & Security is responsible for leading the design, implementation, security, and operation of the organization's enterprise network and network security infrastructure. This role manages a team of network and security engineers and oversees WAN, LAN, wireless, cloud networking, firewalls, load balancers, and proxy services, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across on-premises and cloud environments. The role partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, and Architecture teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure network services aligned with business and risk objectives.

Work Location :
Bangalore

Work Mode :
Hybrid(3 days in office)

How You'll Create Impact

Network & Security Strategy

Define and execute enterprise network and network security strategy aligned with IT and business goals
Own standards, architectures, and roadmaps for LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud networking, and perimeter security
Ensure network designs support scalability, resiliency, performance, and Zero Trust principles

Network Infrastructure Management

Oversee design, deployment, and operation of:
WAN / SD-WAN
LAN & Wireless (campus, branch)
Load balancers
Firewalls and proxy services
Cloud networking (IaaS / PaaS)
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity planning
Manage ISPs, carriers, and network service providers

Network Security & Risk Management

Lead implementation and enforcement of network security controls
Partner with Cybersecurity and GRC teams on risk assessments and remediation
Ensure secure connectivity for users, applications, and third parties
Support audits, incident response, and regulatory requirements

People Leadership & Operations

Lead, coach, and develop a team of network and security engineers
Manage on-call, escalation, and incident response processes
Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and support career development
Manage vendor relationships and support contracts

Governance, Change & Service Management

Ensure compliance with ITSM, change management, and security policies
Track operational KPIs (availability, latency, incidents, security events)
Communicate risks, status, and roadmap updates to IT leadership

What Makes You Stand Out

Data Networking

LAN / WAN, SD-WAN
Wireless networking (enterprise Wi-Fi)
Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS)

Network Security

Firewalls (e.g.,Fortinet, Cisco)
Proxy / Secure Web Gateway solutions
Network segmentation and Zero Trust concepts
VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL)

Load Balancing & Traffic Management

Hardware and software load balancers (e.g., Citrix, cloud-native LBs)
DNS, traffic routing, and availability management

Cloud Networking

AWS, Azure, or GCP networking (VPC/VNet, routing, security groups)
Hybrid connectivity (VPN, Express Route, Direct Connect)

Monitoring & Operations

Network monitoring tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Thousand Eyes, Net Flow)
ITSM platforms (e.g., Service Now)
Documentation and diagramming tools

Your Background

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and network security
5+ years in a people-management or formal technical leadership role
Experience supporting large, distributed, or global network environments
Demonstrated experience operating production-critical network infrastructure, 24/7 environment.

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills
Deep technical expertise in networking and security
Risk-based decision making and prioritization
Clear executive-level communication
Ownership mindset for availability, security, and performance

Preferred Qualifications

12+ years total networking experience

Experience with Zero Trust or SASE architectures
Experience supporting regulated or SOX-controlled environments
Professional certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CISM)

Experience with network automation (Ansible, Terraform – preferred)

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability