Senior Network Engineer

Description

Job Title : Senior Network Engineer

Experience : 12-15 Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Locations : Noida, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Tamil Nadu, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with 12-15 years of strong expertise in enterprise networking, cloud networking, security, firewalls, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing large-scale on-prem and cloud network infrastructures while ensuring adherence to security standards, patch management, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, ForeScout, Infoblox, and F5 technologies, along with deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP networking.

Key Roles & Responsibilities- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for issue resolution and enhancements.- Automate provisioning, configuration management, and compliance checks.

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade LAN, WAN, and cloud network architectures.
• Architect and support cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP including :
• VPCs / VNets
• Subnets, Route Tables, NAT Gateways
• VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect
• Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Cloud Firewalls
• Manage routing and switching environments using Cisco or equivalent technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot :
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• VLANs, STP, QoS, Multicast
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance across network infrastructure.
• Firewall, Security & Compliance :
• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall policies on :
• Palo Alto
• Check Point
• Cisco ASA
• ForeScout
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture, micro-segmentation, and secure access controls.
• Design and manage site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
• Perform regular patching and firmware upgrades for network and security devices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, remediation activities, and compliance validations.
• Ensure adherence to industry frameworks and standards :
• ISO 27001
• NIST
• CIS Benchmarks
• PCI-DSS
• Collaborate closely with SOC, GRC, and Security teams to mitigate risks and improve security posture.
• Load Balancing & Traffic Management :
• Design, configure, and maintain F5 Load Balancers including :
• LTM (Local Traffic Manager)
• GTM (Global Traffic Manager)
• ASM (Application Security Manager)
• Develop and manage iRules for advanced traffic control.
• Ensure application availability, performance optimization, and failover mechanisms.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting :
• Proactively monitor network performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across :
• LAN, WAN, Data Center Networks
• Cloud and Hybrid Networks
• Firewall and Security Systems
• Use monitoring and diagnostic tools such as :
• SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, BigPanda
• Splunk, Wireshark
• Automation, DevOps & Documentation :
• Implement network automation using :
• Python, Ansible, PowerShell
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including :
• Network diagrams
• Firewall rules and policies
• SOPs, architecture documents, and change records
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 12-15 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, security, and cloud networking.
• Strong expertise in Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper).
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA, and ForeScout firewalls.
• Proven hands-on experience in patch management, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability compliance.
• Solid experience with F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM).
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP networking services.
• Experience with automation and IaC tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP / CCIE
• PCNSE
• PCNSE / CCSE
• F5-CA
• AWS or Azure Networking Specialty
• CISSP (preferred)
  
  

Preferred / Added Skills

• Experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security integration.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, SD-WAN, and micro-segmentation.
• Familiarity with container and Kubernetes networking (CNI, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in large enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.
  
  

Core Skills

• Routing & Switching
• Network Security
• Palo Alto Firewall
• Check Point Firewall
  
  

Key Skills

• Routing and Switching, Check Point Firewall, Palo Alto, Network Security
  
  

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