Network Security Automation Engr 14992

Job Title: Network Engineer

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Location: Chennai

Role Overview

We are looking to onboard a Network Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to support our ongoing network operations and project requirements. The candidate should have strong fundamentals in networking and security, along with hands-on experience in managing enterprise network environments. This role will primarily focus on operational support, troubleshooting, and assisting in implementation activities across network and security domains.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of Routing Protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Expertise in Switching Protocols (e.g., VLANs, STP, VTP) including Data Center architectures (Leaf-Spine architecture)
• Hands-on experience in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Cisco NGFW or Palo Alto
• Strong understanding of Network Security concepts

Additional Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Network Automation using Python and/or Ansible
• Palo Alto Firewall Engineering
• Network Security and Management
• Advanced Network Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Networking Protocols
• DHCP / DNS Management
• Wireless Networking Technologies
• Cisco ASA Firewall/FTD and FMC
• Experience with Non-Cisco Network Platforms
• F5 Load Balancers
• SD-WAN Technologies
• VXLAN / EVPN
• SolarWinds Monitoring and Management
• ThousandEyes Monitoring Tool
• AWS Networking
• Microsoft Azure Networking
• IP Address Design and Management
• Network Architecture and Design
• Wireshark (Protocol Analysis and Decoding)
• ServiceNow (SNOW)
• Splunk
• Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Guardicore

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network infrastructure
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, and edge security systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business requirements
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of network systems
• Maintain documentation for network configurations and processes
• Implement best practices in network security and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills