Network and Security Engineer

Mandatory Skills: L3, Network Engineer L2, Firewall, Network Security, Switching, Network Engineer Experience :6 to 10 Years Location: Bengaluru Required Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, QoS, MPLS, SD-WAN). Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, HP, or equivalent enterprise networking gear. Deep understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS protection, and VPN technologies. Experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response. Cloud networking/security (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus. Data Center networking (VLANs, VPC, HSRP, LACP, NAT, ACLs). Certifications (preferred): CCNP/CCIE (Routing & Switching or Security) Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 4/7, or equivalent ITIL Foundation (for change/incident management) Monitor and maintain the security of the network & security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, Load balancer, ISE and proxy systems. Implement security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. Analyze and respond to security incidents and breaches, providing timely resolutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall organizational security posture. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits to identify potential security risks. Document security processes and create reporting metrics to track compliance and performance. Periodically update the system software, taking periodic backup and maintained device lifecycle Lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of network and security devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, WAF, IDS/IPS, etc.). Validate and implement network/security designs as per project requirements. Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Execute and oversee business-critical changes with proper risk assessment and rollback planning fallowed by CAB process. Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point). Implement automation for operational activities with python or other scripting tools.