Network Security Engineer(Palo Alto OR Checkpoint) (Pune)

Network Security Engineer(Palo Alto OR Checkpoint) (Pune)

09 Sep
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VARITE
|
Pune

09 Sep

VARITE

Pune

Company Name: VARITE India Private Limited

About The Client:

Client is a leading digital transformation solutions provider and IT services company with over 30,000 employees across 30+ countries. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, it helps Fortune 500 and Global 1000 clients with digital, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and engineering services. About The Job:

- We are looking for a skilled Network Operations Engineer with hands-on experience in both Azure Cloud Networking and On-Premises Network Infrastructure.
- The selected candidate will be responsible for providing L2/L3 operational support, incident troubleshooting, monitoring, change implementation, and ensuring high availability of network services across cloud and hybrid environments.
- The ideal candidate should possess robust expertise in Azure networking, enterprise routing and switching, firewall technologies, network monitoring, and ITSM processes while working effectively in a 24x7 operational environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Azure Network Operations

- Provide L2/L3 support for Azure networking services including:
- Virtual Networks (VNets).
- Subnets.
- Network Security Groups (NSGs).
- Route Tables (UDRs).
- VPN Gateway.
- ExpressRoute.
- Azure Firewall.
- Load Balancer.
- Application Gateway.
- Private Endpoints.
- Azure DNS.
- Azure Network Watcher.

On-Premises Network Support
- Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including:
- Cisco Routing & Switching.
- Check Point Firewalls.
- Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
- Netskope.
- Cisco Meraki.
- Citrix Client / NetScaler.

Incident & Problem Management
- Troubleshoot cloud, hybrid, and on-premises network connectivity issues.
- Perform incident triage and resolution for critical P1/P2 incidents.
- Participate in major incident bridges and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Restore services within SLA timelines.

Change & Operations Management
- Execute approved network changes including:
- Firewall policy updates.
- Routing modifications.
- VPN changes.
- DNS updates.
- Certificate renewals.
- Device upgrades.
- Configuration backups.

Monitoring & Documentation
- Monitor network health, performance, availability, and capacity.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend proactive improvements.
- Maintain SOPs, Runbooks, Network Diagrams, Knowledge Base Articles,



and Shift Handover Documents.

Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with Client Teams.
- Coordinate with Security Teams.
- Coordinate with Cloud Administrators.
- Coordinate with Application Support Teams.
- Coordinate with Vendors.
- Coordinate with Onshore/Offshore Teams.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Skills

Core Networking

- TCP/IP.
- Routing & Switching.
- VLANs.
- Subnetting.
- NAT.
- DNS.
- DHCP.
- BGP.
- OSPF.
- IPsec VPN.
- SSL VPN.
- High Availability (HA).
- Network Segmentation.

Azure Networking
- Azure VNets.
- Azure Subnets.
- Network Security Groups (NSG).
- Application Security Groups (ASG).
- User Defined Routes (UDR).
- VPN Gateway.
- ExpressRoute.
- Azure Firewall.
- Load Balancer.
- Application Gateway.
- Private Link / Private Endpoints.
- Azure DNS.
- Azure Network Watcher.

Firewall & Security
- Firewall Policy Management.
- Rule Analysis.
- VPN Troubleshooting.
- Traffic Flow Analysis.
- Log Analysis.
- Packet Capture Analysis.
- Secure Network Access.

Network Technologies
- Cisco Routing & Switching.
- Check Point Firewall.
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall.
- Netskope.
- Cisco Meraki.
- Citrix Client / NetScaler.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Network Monitoring Tools.
- Incident Resolution.
- Packet Analysis.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Network Diagnostics.

ITSM & Operations
- Incident Management.
- Change Management.
- Problem Management.
- Service Request Management.
- Operational Documentation.

Documentation
- SOP Creation.
- Runbooks.
- Knowledge Articles.
- RCA Documentation.
- Network Diagrams.
- Shift Handover Reports.

Preferred Skills

Certifications

- Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).
- CCNA / CCNP.
- PCNSE (Palo Alto).
- CCSA / CCSE (Check Point).
- Netskope Certification.
- Cisco Meraki Certification.
- Citrix Client / NetScaler Certification.

Automation & IaC
- Terraform.
- ARM Templates / Bicep.
- Azure CLI.
- PowerShell.
- Python.




- Ansible.

Monitoring & Security Tools
- Azure Monitor.
- Log Analytics.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- SIEM Tools.
- Vulnerability Management Tools.
- Wireshark.

Cloud Security
- Zero Trust.
- SASE / SSE.
- ZTNA.
- CASB.
- Secure Remote Access.

Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5-7 years of Network Operations experience.
- Strong Azure Networking and Hybrid Cloud support experience.
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, Netskope, Meraki, and NetScaler technologies.
- Experience supporting enterprise production environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Willing to work in a 24x7 rotational support environment with on-call responsibilities.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to respond/submit their updated resumes, and for additional job opportunities, please visit Jobs In India – VARITE.

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Experience Level Bonus Referral:

0-2 years INR 5,000 2-6 years INR 7,500 6+ years INR 10,000

About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

📌 Network Security Engineer(Palo Alto OR Checkpoint) (Pune)
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