About the Role :
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our growing team. This critical role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cloud integration, security, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of networking principles, hands-on experience with AWS, a scripting proficiency in Python, and expertise in cybersecurity best practices, particularly with AWS, Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler security solutions.
Responsibilities :
- Design, implement, and manage our hybrid cloud and on-premises network infrastructure.
- Implement and manage network security solutions, including firewalls (Palo Alto Networks), secure web gateways (Zscaler), and intrusion detection / prevention systems.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues.
- Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure network connectivity and performance.
- Create and maintain network documentation.
- Participate in on-call rotation for network support.
- Mentor and guide junior network engineers.
- Stay current with the latest networking technologies and security threats.
- Lead the migration and integration of network services into AWS.
- Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.7+ years of experience in network engineering.Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP / IP)Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security appliances.Expertise in Zscaler (ZIA / ZPA / ZDX) administration and configuration.Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Extensive experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, etc.).Strong scripting skills in Python for network automation.Good to have AWS development and microservices automation experience.Preferred Qualifications :
Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSE).Zscaler certifications.AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty).Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.Experience with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes).Knowledge of other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)