Senior Manager - Network Security

About Vivriti Group    Vivriti Group is a leading alternate debt provider to corporates, having deployed over $5bn of capital since its inception in 2017.The group operates through two firms:
Vivriti Capital Limited   :
An NBFC, rated A+ by CRISIL, ICRA and CARE, with assets of over INR 10,000 crores, primarily providing working capital, supply chain and short tenor debt solutions to mid-corporates.
Vivriti Asset Management   : A private credit firm providing corporates with capital solutions to business growth, continuity, turnaround and other non-bankable needs. Alternate investment funds (AIFs) managed by VAM have invested over $1bn since inception.

About the Role
Senior Manager – Network Security to own and lead our enterprise network and security infrastructure across data center and branches. combine hands-on technical depth with team leadership, ensuring our network is secure, highly available, and scalable to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and operations of:
Routing & switching (LAN/WAN), Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Wireless networks, Load balancers and WAN links.
Create and review HLD/LLD for network and security solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards.
Act as L3 escalation point for complex incidents; drive RCA and permanent fixes.
Own network monitoring & performance using NMS tools (e.g., Solar Winds, OpManager, Nagios).
Manage vendor coordination, change management, and implementation of new projects/migrations.
Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of network/security engineers.
Maintain accurate network documentation (diagrams, inventories, configurations).
Support audits, compliance, and security hardening initiatives in coordination with Info Sec and other teams.
Required Skills & Experience
10–12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with strong focus on network security.
Deep hands-on expertise in L2/L3 switching, routing, VLANs, WAN.

Experience with at least two firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Barracuda).
Site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
Enterprise Wi-Fi (controllers, APs, secure WLAN design).
Load balancers (e.g., F5, Radware, Forti

WAN or similar).
Strong troubleshooting skills, including packet-level and performance analysis.
Experience leading end-to-end network/security projects or acting as technical lead for large environments.
Prior experience managing or mentoring engineers.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
Preferred certifications (any of): CCNP (Enterprise / Security), CCIE (Security/Enterprise – written or lab), Vendor certifications in firewalls, Wi-Fi, load balancers, or NMS tools (advantage, not mandatory).
Behavioral Competencies
Strong ownership mindset and comfort working in mission-critical 24×7 environments.
Clear, confident communication with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Structured approach to documentation, change control, and incident/problem management.
Ability to build trust, guide teams, and drive outcomes under pressure.