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Network Security Engineer
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Key highlights
- Network Security Engineer role focused on design, implementation, monitoring, and support of enterprise security infrastructure
- Hands‑on experience required with Fortinet, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls
- Experience required with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Cloud security responsibilities span AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
- On‑call rotations and critical incident handling are part of the duties
- Preferred certifications include Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, CISSP, and AWS Security Specialty
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and support enterprise security infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in next-generation firewalls, SIEM platforms, cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, and modern cybersecurity operations.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network security solutions
- Configure and administer Fortinet, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls
- Implement and maintain VPNs, IPS/IDS, web filtering, NAT, ACLs, and segmentation policies
- Monitor security events using SIEM, XDR, and SOC monitoring platforms
- Investigate security incidents, perform threat analysis, and support incident response activities
- Manage firewall policies, security rules, and compliance controls
- Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity-based security controls
- Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure
- Configure and support SD‑WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure enterprise environments
- Maintain security documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and audit records
- Participate in on‑call rotations and critical incident handling
Requirements
- Fortinet FortiGate experience
- SonicWall experience
- Palo Alto Networks experience
- Cisco Firepower / ASA experience
- VPN Technologies (IPSec / SSL VPN) experience
- IDS/IPS experience
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) experience
- Network Access Control (NAC) experience
- Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) knowledge
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) knowledge
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) knowledge
- SD‑WAN Security knowledge
- Security Service Edge (SSE) knowledge
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) knowledge
- Micro‑segmentation knowledge
- Secure Remote Access Solutions knowledge
- Experience with at least one SIEM platform: Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm, ArcSight, or Elastic SIEM
- Knowledge of SOC operations, threat hunting, log correlation, MITRE ATT&CK framework, incident response, and threat intelligence integration
- AWS Security experience
- Microsoft Azure Security experience
- Hybrid cloud networking experience
- Cloud firewall management experience
- Security Groups / NSGs experience
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience
- EDR/XDR platform experience
- CrowdStrike experience
- Microsoft Defender experience
- SentinelOne experience
- Endpoint hardening experience
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) experience
- Email security solutions experience
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing & switching, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, DNS/DHCP, load balancing, and network troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in high‑pressure environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Strong documentation and reporting abilities
- Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
Nice to have
- Check Point experience (preferred)
- Automation & scripting skills (Preferred): Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting, security automation, SOAR platforms
- Fortinet NSE / FCP certification
- Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE certification
- CCNP Security certification
- CISSP certification
- CEH certification
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Microsoft SC certifications
- AWS Security Specialty certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (preferred)
Additional details
- Originally posted on Himalayas