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 :

- 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for issue resolution and enhancements.

5. Automation, DevOps & Documentation :

- Implement network automation using :

Python, Ansible, PowerShell
Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

- Automate provisioning, configuration management, and compliance checks.

- 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