Network Security Engineer

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title :Network & Security Engineer

Department :Corp IT

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 8 – 10 Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift : Rotational

Work Mode : Mon to Fri - Work from Office

Joining Time : Immediate

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across firewall platforms (Check Point, Palo Alto, FortiGate), routing & switching technologies, cloud networking (Azure), and modern WAN solutions including SD-WAN. This role demands a proactive professional capable of owning incident resolution, driving RCAs, and ensuring the highest levels of network availability and security posture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Firewall & Security Management

• Design, configure, and manage enterprise firewalls on Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, and FortiGate platforms.
• Define and enforce firewall policies, security zones, NAT rules, and access control lists (ACLs).
• Monitor firewall health, logs, and traffic patterns to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Conduct regular firewall rule reviews, audits, and clean-up activities.

Routing & Switching

• Configure and manage Cisco Routing & Switching and Dell Switching infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and static routing in enterprise and service provider environments.
• Administer Cisco Meraki SD-WAN and wireless solutions across multi-site environments.

WAN, LAN & Connectivity

• Design, manage, and optimize LAN/WAN infrastructure across head office, branches, and data centers.
• Implement and manage VPN solutions including Site-to-Site IPSec VPN and Remote Access VPN.
• Configure and maintain SD-WAN overlays, policies, and failover mechanisms.
• Manage Wi-Fi infrastructure, SSID design, RF planning, and wireless security policies.

Cloud Networking

• Architect and manage Azure Networking components including Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and Peering.
• Integrate on-premises network infrastructure with Azure cloud environments in hybrid topologies.
• Implement and manage Azure network monitoring, diagnostics, and traffic analytics.

Incident & Problem Management

• Lead Major Incident Management for network and security-related outages; drive bridge calls and coordinate resolution.
• Prepare detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports post-incident with actionable remediation steps.
• Own and resolve L3 network escalations within defined SLA timelines.
• Perform proactive network health checks and capacity reviews to prevent recurring incidents.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, topology diagrams, and runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, change management processes, and IT governance frameworks.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) for all network and security changes.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Core Competencies

Check Point NGFW

Palo Alto (PAN-OS)

FortiGate (FortiOS)

Cisco Routing & Switching

Dell Switching

Cisco Meraki

BGP / OSPF

IPSec / VPN

SD-WAN

LAN / WAN Design

Wi-Fi Management

Azure Networking

Firewall Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Major Incident Mgmt

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and security operations.

Preferred Certifications (one or more):

• CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching or Security)
• Palo Alto PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
• Check Point CCSE / CCSA
• Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 7
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Cisco Meraki CMNA

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex network issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for incident updates, RCA documentation, and stakeholder briefings.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-availability environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in ITIL-based environments with familiarity with Change, Incident, and Problem Management.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to mentor junior network engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, multi-site enterprise network environments.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including SD-WAN, Azure cloud networking, and next-generation security platforms.
• Structured career growth path with access to certifications and training.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work culture.

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