Job Description Senior Network & Security Engineer

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Experience: 5+ Years
Role: Senior Network & Security Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Network & Security Engineer with strong expertise in enterprise networking, network security, firewall management, routing and switching, and L2/L3 troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in managing enterprise network infrastructure, implementing security solutions, handling critical incidents, and ensuring network availability and security compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Security & Firewall Management

- Configure and manage Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower and Meraki.
- Manage IDS/IPS, firewall policies, VPN tunnels and network security configurations.
- Design, deploy and upgrade security solutions, including ZTNA, SASE and SD-WAN.
- Administer NAC solutions such as Aruba ClearPass, RADIUS, 802.1X and Active Directory/IAM integrations.
- Define and implement enterprise network security standards, policies and technical controls.

2. Network Infrastructure & Administration

- Configure and manage enterprise wireless solutions, including Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus and Extreme Networks.
- Troubleshoot and manage routers, switches, firewalls and wireless devices.
- Work on routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP and Static Routing.
- Troubleshoot VLANs, Trunking, STP, EtherChannel and Inter-VLAN Routing.
- Manage LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN connectivity.
- Monitor network infrastructure using SolarWinds, PRTG and ManageEngine OPM.

3. L2/L3 Troubleshooting & Incident Management

- Handle L2 support and lead L3 troubleshooting for critical network outages, connectivity issues and performance degradation.
- Analyze packet captures using Wireshark and other network troubleshooting tools.
- Identify and resolve latency, packet drops and network performance issues.
- Perform configuration backups, firmware upgrades and network device maintenance.
- Manage incident, problem and change management processes.




- Prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and ensure SLA compliance.

4. Security Compliance & Documentation

- Conduct vulnerability assessments, security gap analyses and recommend remediation measures.
- Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST and CIS.
- Develop and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain network topology diagrams, configuration records and technical documentation.

5. Coordination & Operations

- Coordinate with internal IT teams, L1/L3 support, ISPs, OEMs and external service providers.
- Participate in network infrastructure upgrades, migrations and security implementation projects.
- Provide 24x7 operational support as per business requirements.
- Ensure high availability of network infrastructure and timely resolution of incidents and service requests.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of Enterprise Networking, Routing & Switching.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower or Meraki firewalls.
- Good understanding of LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, VLAN, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP.
- Experience with Aruba, Cisco Meraki, Ruckus or Extreme Networks.
- Knowledge of NAC, RADIUS, 802.1X and Aruba ClearPass.
- Hands-on experience with Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG or ManageEngine.
- Strong L2/L3 troubleshooting, RCA and incident management skills.
- Experience in HLD, LLD and SOP documentation.

Preferred Certifications

- CCNA / CCNP
- Relevant firewall or network security certifications (Palo Alto, Fortinet or Cisco).

Candidate Profile

- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Network Engineering and Network Security.
- Strong troubleshooting,



analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to handle critical incidents and work in a 24x7 support environment.

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📌 Senior Network & Security Engineer | Bhopal
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