Yoda Technologies - Network Security Engineer - Threat Detection

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

Shift Leadership & Incident Response :

- Lead network security operations during assigned shifts; manage escalations and ensure SLA compliance.

- Investigate and respond to network-based threats (DDoS, lateral movement, unauthorized access).

- Execute network security playbooks and document RCA for incidents.

Network Security Operations :

- Configure, monitor, and maintain firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) and VPN solutions.

- Manage IDS/IPS systems and ensure detection fidelity.

- Implement and enforce network segmentation and zero-trust principles.

Zscaler Administration :

- Operate and troubleshoot Zscaler ZIA/ZPA policies for secure web and application access.

- Monitor logs and alerts for anomalies; collaborate with network teams for policy optimization.

Threat Detection & Hunting :

- Perform network-based threat hunting using flow analysis, packet captures, and threat intel.

- Tune IDS/IPS signatures and Zscaler policies to reduce false positives and improve detection coverage.

Reporting & Compliance :

- Prepare and present network security posture reports, including firewall rule audits, VPN usage, and threat trends.

- Ensure compliance with frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and support audit readiness.

Required Qualifications :

- 5 to 8 years in Network Security / SOC / Incident Response.

- Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, and Zscaler ZIA/ZPA.

- Proven Shift Lead experience in a 247 environment.

- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols.

- Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Nice-to-Have :

- Experience with cloud networking security (Azure/AWS/GCP).

- Familiarity with DDoS mitigation, proxy/DLP, and network forensics.

- Certifications : CCNP Security, PCNSE, Zscaler Certified Professional, Security+, CySA+.

Tools & Technologies :

Firewalls :

IDS/IPS :

Zero Trust :

VPN :

Monitoring :

- Network incident MTTD/MTTR.

- Firewall rule audit compliance.

- VPN uptime and secure access SLA.

- Threat detection accuracy and false positive reduction.