Network Security Lead - Immediate Joiner Needed

Exp : 15yrs

Location : Hyderabad

Shifts : Rotational shifts /Night shifts

Responsibilities:

• Design/Manage Network Solutions for cloud environment like VPC, Subnets,

routers, gateways

• Design/Manage Access control, Security, Firewall solutions like F5 Big IP

stacks

• Knowledge on network load balancers

• Manage SSL Certificates

• Manage Direct connect/Site-to-site VPN tunnels

• Monitor Network Traffic utilization

• Configure and maintain firewall policies, rules, and access controls on Fortinet

and Palo Alto Networks firewalls.

• Design, deploy, and manage network connectivity to AWS Cloud services,

including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and Direct Connect.

• Implement and enforce network security best practices in the AWS Cloud

environment, including security groups, NACLs, and AWS WAF.

• Monitor network traffic, performance, and security incidents using network

monitoring tools, SIEM systems, and AWS CloudWatch.

• Investigate and resolve complex network and security issues, working closely

with cross-functional teams and vendors as necessary.

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify

and mitigate network and application security vulnerabilities.

• Collaborate with the IT team to define network and security requirements for

new projects and initiatives and ensure their successful implementation.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best

practices in network engineering, security, and AWS Cloud services.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and

support staff.

• Document network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement

network and security solutions.

• ensure optimal traffic distribution and high availability of applications and

services.

• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support and network

emergencies.

• Ensure the cloud network is responsive to user demands

• Scaling cloud services to serve growing businesses

• Troubleshooting issues which arise

• Liaising with business owners and/or stakeholders to determine growth plans

• Monitoring usage of cloud network

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related

field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Solutions

Architect) will be a plus.

• Proven experience of as a Network Engineer, with expertise in Cisco routers,

switches, F5 Load Balancers, Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks), and

AWS Cloud services.

• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS) and

network architecture principles.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches, including

configuration, routing protocols, VLANs, and ACLs.

• Extensive hands-on experience with F5 Load Balancers (BIG-IP platform) and

configuration of virtual servers, pools, and iRules.

• In-depth knowledge of Fortinet firewalls, including policy configuration, high

availability (HA), and VPN setup.

• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including policy configuration,

application-based security, and threat prevention features.

• Experience in designing, deploying, and managing network connectivity to

AWS Cloud services, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and Direct Connect.

• Solid understanding of network security best practices and technologies,

including firewall policies, VPNs, IPS, DLP, SIEM systems, and AWS

security services.

• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services, such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM,

CloudWatch, and AWS security services (AWS WAF, AWS Security Hub).

• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark,

Nagios, SolarWinds).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and

resolve complex network and security issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with

team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

environment.

• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to network

emergencies.