Senior Network Security Engineer

Job Title

Senior Network & Security Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a secure, high-availability enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of advanced routing, switching, and security technologies, including hands-on expertise with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Upgrades: Plan, schedule, and implement network upgrades, migrations, and expansions in line with organizational growth and security standards.
• Documentation & Processes: Create and maintain detailed documentation for network topology, hardware inventory, monitoring systems, and operational procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues; perform firmware upgrades, configuration changes, and scheduled backups to ensure optimal performance.
• Global Network Support: Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to maintain high system availability and business continuity across multiple sites and data centers.
• Monitoring & Operations: Proactively monitor and maintain all network equipment—including routers, switches, LAN devices, Wi-Fi controllers, and SD-WAN appliances—to ensure stability and compliance with best practices.
• Security Management: Configure, manage, and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including policy creation, VPN setup, intrusion prevention, and security event analysis.
• Technology Integration: Oversee data-center (DC) networking technologies and Wi-Fi infrastructure (e.g., Ruckus controllers), Cisco/HP switches, and Cisco Nexus platforms.
• SD-WAN Administration: Support and manage VeloCloud or Cisco SD-WAN deployments to optimize connectivity and performance.
• Capacity & Lifecycle Management: Plan for network capacity, obsolescence, and scheduled maintenance, ensuring infrastructure meets current and future requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking and security engineering.
• Proven expertise with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (configuration, policies, VPN, logging, and troubleshooting).
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies, including Cisco and HP enterprise switches and Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Experience with Wi-Fi technologies and wireless controller management (Ruckus preferred).
• Familiarity with data center network design, redundancy, and high-availability solutions.
• Working knowledge of SD-WAN technologies such as VeloCloud or Cisco SD-WAN.
• Cisco CCNP certification preferred; Fortinet NSE certification a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹12.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person