Senior Network Security Engineer

8 - 13 years

4 - 8 Lacs

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Seeking an experienced

Senior Network Security Engineer

(8+ years) to design, implement, and manage secure enterprise network solutions with expert-level knowledge in routing/switching (static, OSPF, BGP), firewalls, SD-WAN, and AWS environments. The ideal candidate possesses deep practical expertise with Juniper switches, SRX/ASA/Palo Alto firewalls, VPN technologies, and demonstrates proactive self-learning of new platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures using advanced routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, static), firewalls, SD-WAN, and AWS cloud connectivity.
  • Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Juniper switches, SRX firewalls, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto firewalls in enterprise settings.
  • Administer VPNs (IPsec, site-to-site, remote access, AWS VPN, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute) and establish secure cloud hybrid connectivity.
  • Respond to and resolve complex security events and incidents, ensuring systems resilience and business continuity.
  • Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, and implement robust policies for threat detection, prevention, and remediation.
  • Act as a subject matter expert collaborating with IT, security, and DevOps teams on network architecture and future initiatives

Basic Qualifications

  • BE / MCA + 8+ Years experience
  • 8+ years in enterprise network security engineering (routing, switching, firewall integration, troubleshooting).
  • In-depth expertise in OSPF, BGP, static routing, SD-WAN architectures, and AWS VPC, security groups, VPN, and transits.
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Juniper (switches, SRX), Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto firewalls (deploy, configure, troubleshoot).
  • Deep understanding of network security (IPS/IDS, NAT, ACL, VPN, segmentation, zero trust), OSI/TCP/IP model, and secure edge solutions.
  • Ability to self-learn and adapt to new technologies independently on-demand.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCIE Security, JNCIP-SEC, Palo Alto PCNSE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking) preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership abilities.
  • Self-starter who actively engages with emerging technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Experience in scripting/automation (Python, Ansible), cloud infrastructure as code, and multi-vendor environments is an advantage.

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