Network Security Engineer

Company Description

MetaPoint Technologies Pvt Ltd provides networking, cybersecurity, network performance solutions, and IT infrastructure management services. We partner with leading technology vendors to help organizations transform and secure their digital infrastructure with high operational resilience.

Role Overview

• Position: Network Security Engineer
• Experience: 1–3 Years
• Work Mode: Full-time, On-site (Bengaluru, Karnataka)

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (PAN-OS) and Fortinet FortiGate appliances.
• Implement and manage Prisma Access (SASE / Cloud SWG / ZTNA) policies, user onboarding, and access controls.
• Create and optimize security policies, NAT rules, URL filtering, SSL decryption, App-ID, and User-ID profiles.
• Configure and troubleshoot IPsec site-to-site VPNs, SSL-VPNs, and endpoint client access (GlobalProtect / FortiClient).
• Monitor security events, analyze traffic logs, and investigate network incidents using packet captures (Wireshark, TCPdump).
• Handle core routing, switching, and protocol troubleshooting (TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, DNS, DHCP).
• Perform routine firewall firmware upgrades, regular configuration backups, and change implementations.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in network security operations (NOC/SOC or enterprise infrastructure).
• Working experience with Palo Alto NGFW and FortiGate firewalls.
• Familiarity or practical experience with Prisma Access or equivalent SASE/Cloud Security architectures.
• Strong understanding of core networking: Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, and TCP/IP stack fundamentals.
• Relevant certifications are a plus: PCCET / PCNSA, Fortinet FCP / FCSS (NSE 4), or CCNA.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.