Network Security Engineer

Job Summary
The Network Security Engineer designs, deploys, documents, operates, and continuously improves enterprise network security platforms and services. The role is responsible for maintaining highly available, reliable, and scalable security capabilities across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The engineer applies strong security architecture, automation, monitoring, and operational practices to protect users, applications, data, and infrastructure while enabling business agility.
Job Requirements
Strong hands-on experience with enterprise firewall and security platforms, preferably Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco ASA.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, proxy services, load balancing, network segmentation, and zero trust principles.
Experience designing and operating security controls in at least one major cloud platform, with the ability to work across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP.
Knowledge of cloud networking concepts such as virtual networks, transit architectures, security groups, native firewalls, private connectivity, and cloud access controls.
Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools or languages such as Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs, or equivalent technologies.
Ability to analyze logs, packet captures, telemetry, and security events using monitoring, SIEM, and observability platforms.
Understanding of security frameworks, secure design principles, vulnerability management, and regulatory or compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, prioritization, and ownership skills in complex, high-availability environments.
Ability to evaluate and adopt AI-enabled capabilities while maintaining security, privacy, governance, and human oversight.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, Zscaler certifications, Cisco Security, AWS Security, Azure Security, Google Cloud Security, OCI Security, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.