Network Security Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in firewall technologies, load balancers, and security best practices to safeguard enterprise systems and applications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure.

• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, CheckPoint).

• Configure, deploy, and support F5 Load Balancers to ensure high availability and performance.

• Implement network segmentation, VPNs, and security access controls.

• Monitor and analyze network performance and security logs to detect and resolve issues.

• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure compliance with security policies.

• Perform upgrades, patches, and security hardening for network devices.

• Respond to incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend preventive measures.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on expertise in Palo Alto, ASA, and CheckPoint firewalls.

• Proficiency in configuring and managing F5 Load Balancers.

• In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPN).

• Experience with IDS/IPS, proxy, and network monitoring tools.

• Familiarity with SSL, TLS, IPsec, and encryption standards.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Good to Have:

• Relevant certifications: CCNP Security, PCNSE (Palo Alto), CCSA/CCSE (CheckPoint), F5 Certified.

• Experience in cloud network security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.) for network management.

• Familiarity with SIEM tools and SOC operations.