Deputy Manager - IT Network Lead

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Position: Network Lead – IT & Infrastructure

Experience: 12-15 Years

Education & Certifications

• B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE/Electrical), MCA, or M.Sc. (IT/Computer Science)
• Preferred: CCNA, CCNP, Juniper Certifications
• Preferred: ISO 27001, IEC 62443, OT Security, or equivalent Cybersecurity Certifications

Role Purpose

Lead the design, security, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide IT and OT network infrastructure across corporate offices, manufacturing plants, renewable energy sites, data centers, and remote locations. Ensure secure, scalable, and highly available network operations supporting multi-site business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Infrastructure

• Design and manage IT/OT network architecture across corporate, manufacturing, and operational sites.
• Establish network standards, governance, and deployment frameworks.
• Implement network segmentation aligned with Purdue Architecture.
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Manage LAN/WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, internet, cloud, and data center connectivity.

Security & Firewall Management

• Manage NGFW platforms including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, and Check Point.
• Implement Zero Trust, SASE, VPN, NAC, IDS/IPS, Secure Remote Access, and network segmentation solutions.
• Conduct security audits, firewall reviews, compliance checks, and vulnerability remediation.

Routing, Switching & Wireless

• Oversee Cisco, Juniper, HPE/Aruba, and Ruckus environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, and SD-WAN.
• Design and support enterprise wireless networks using Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, and Ruckus.

OT Network & Compliance

• Strong understanding of SCADA, PLC Communication, Industrial Ethernet, and OT Security.
• Design secure IT-OT convergence and segmentation models.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, CERT-In advisories, and industry cybersecurity standards.

Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Manage NOC processes, monitoring tools, incident management, and root-cause analysis.
• Support SOC investigations and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead vendors, OEMs, ISPs, and system integrators.
• Drive projects from design through implementation and support.
• Prepare executive reports, risk assessments, and project updates.

Required Technical Skills

Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Sophos, SonicWall, Check Point, NGFW, SASE, Zero Trust, NAC, VPN, IDS/IPS

Networking: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Aruba, Ruckus, MPLS, SD-WAN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, VRRP

Wireless: Cisco Wireless, Meraki, Aruba Wireless, Juniper Mist, Ruckus

OT Networking: Purdue Model, SCADA, Industrial Security, IT/OT Segmentation, Remote Connectivity

Operations: NMS Tools, Network Analytics, NOC Operations, Incident Management, Capacity Planning

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Management
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning & Risk Management
• Network Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Project Delivery & Governance
• Communication & Executive Presentations
• Team Building and Mentoring

Preferred Industry

Renewable Energy, Power, Utilities, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, or Large Multi-site Enterprises.

Preferred Industry

Renewable Energy, Power, Utilities, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, or Large Multi-site Enterprises.