Network Engineer L2

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Chennai
Experience: minimum 4 Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Education: Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Engineering or Computer Science)

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in network security tools and technologies to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in managing firewalls, proxy servers, DLP systems, and monitoring tools to ensure robust and secure network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Forcepoint Proxy servers, URL filtering, policy creation, and access controls.
• Administer Checkpoint Firewalls (R81.10) including NAT, VPN, threat prevention, and OS/hotfix upgrades.
• Handle Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems including endpoint and network DLP deployment and optimization.
• Monitor network infrastructure using tools such as PRTG, Network Node Manager (NNM), and NMS.
• Perform regular incident response, troubleshooting using Wireshark, TCP dump, and escalation as required.
• Integrate DLP with SIEM (e.g., QRadar) for log analysis and threat visibility.
• Maintain regular backup schedules and perform DR drills across security solutions.
• Work with compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry security standards and policies.
• Conduct periodic policy reviews, system updates, and hardware/software maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network optimization and infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills Required:

• Firewalls: Checkpoint (R81.10), Fortinet, Cisco ASA
• Proxy Servers: Forcepoint Web Proxy
• DLP Tools: Forcepoint Endpoint and Web DLP
• Monitoring Tools: PRTG, Network Node Manager (NNM), NMS
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Networking: NAT, VPN, VLAN, Routing, Switching
• Tools: Wireshark, TCP Dump, OCR, ICAP, IRR

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise network security architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, manage tasks, and handle pressure situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to new technologies and upgrades.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
• Forcepoint DLP Certification
• CCNA / CCNP
• Firewall or SIEM-related vendor certifications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• routing and switching in spine-leaf architecture post certification.

routing and switching in spine-leaf architecture post certification.

Do you have experience in routing and switching in spine-leaf architecture post certification?

Experience:

• minimum: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Tamil (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCNA/CCNP Certificate? (Required)

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person