About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with 5 years to 8 years of robust expertise in network security, routing, and enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Cisco networking technologies.This role requires an independent contributor who can effectively manage tasks and ensure secure, reliable network operations.

Requirements

Network Security

- Manage and maintain network security infrastructure including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls.

- Implement and monitor security policies, firewall rules, NAT configurations, and VPNs.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex security and connectivity issues.

- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

Web Application Security

- Hands-on experience with Cloudflare Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions for protecting applications against threats, including DDoS attacks and bot traffic.

- Configure WAF rules, rate limiting, and security policies to enhance application security and optimize performance.

Network Infrastructure

- Design, implement, and support Cisco-based LAN, WAN, and Meraki environments.

- Manage switching, wireless, and WAN connectivity across enterprise networks.





- Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability.

- Routing & Switching

- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols including BGP and EIGRP.

- Perform routing optimization and traffic engineering for improved performance.

Required Skills & Experience

- 5 years to 8 years of experience in network engineering.

- Minimum 3+ years of experience managing network security using Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.

- Strong experience with Cisco LAN, WAN, and Meraki environments (minimum 3 years).

- Deep understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and EIGRP.

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in networking and security domains.

- Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Palo Alto certifications.

- Experience with network monitoring and logging tools.

- Exposure to cloud networking is a plus.

Soft Skills

- Self-motivated and capable of working as an individual contributor.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Good communication and documentation abilities.

PLUS - Desired to have: Cloudflare WAF experience

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