Network Security Engineer

4 - 6 years

Pune Chennai Bengaluru

Posted:1 week ago

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Job Description

Network Security Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure across enterprise environments.
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Proxy solutions.
  • Monitor network security events and analyze logs to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Perform security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities.
  • Collaborate with network, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to ensure secure architecture.
  • Configure and maintain network access controls, NAC solutions, and network segmentation policies.
  • Investigate security incidents and participate in root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
  • Implement security best practices aligned with industry standards and compliance requirements.
  • Support SIEM platforms and assist in threat monitoring and threat-hunting activities.
  • Create and maintain security documentation, SOPs, network diagrams, and incident reports.
  • Participate in change management, audit activities, and security reviews.

Preferred Candidate Profile

  • 4-6 years of experience in Network Security and Security Operations.
  • Hands-on experience with

    Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, or Juniper Firewalls

    .
  • Strong knowledge of

    TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VPN, NAT, DNS, and Network Protocols

    .
  • Experience with

    IDS/IPS, WAF, Proxy Security, NAC, and Network Segmentation

    .
  • Exposure to

    SIEM tools

    such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Understanding of vulnerability management, incident handling, and threat detection.
  • Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting enterprise production environments.
  • Exposure to Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP) is an added advantage.
  • Relevant certifications such as

    PCNSE, CCNP Security, CCSA/CCSE, NSE, or CEH

    are preferred.

Education

  • BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MCA / MSc (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related disciplines)

Skills Required

Network Security Firewall VPN Firewall Management Network engineering Management Security Networking

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