Network Security Engineer
Aviva India
2 - 5 years
Gurugram, Ambala
Posted: 17/06/2026
Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Lead to own and drive enterprise network and cyber security strategy, architecture, and operations. The role demands strong expertise in CyberArk PAM, Firewalls, SDWAN, DLP, SIEM, SOAR, and enterprise monitoring solutions.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical skills with leadership capabilities to manage complex security environments and guide teams toward a mature security posture.
Key Responsibilities
Network & Security Architecture
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure network architecture across onprem, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Define and enforce network security standards, segmentation models, and zerotrust principles
- Ensure resilience, scalability, and availability of security infrastructure
Firewall & SDWAN Management
- Own implementation and operations of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, etc.
- Design and manage firewall rulesets, NAT, IPS/IDS, VPNs (sitetosite and remote access)
- Lead deployment, migration, and optimization of SDWAN solutions (Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Silver Peak, etc.)
- Integrate SDWAN with security controls including firewalls, cloud security, and monitoring platforms
- Ensure secure connectivity between data centers, branches, and cloud environments
Privileged Access Management (CyberArk)
- Own and manage CyberArk PAM solutions including PVWA, CPM, PSM, and EPM
- Implement privileged access lifecycle management, password vaulting, session monitoring, and compliance reporting
- Lead CyberArk onboarding, integrations, upgrades, and operational governance
SIEM & SOAR
- Lead SIEM platform operations (ArcSight, Sentinel, etc.) including onboarding of firewall, SDWAN, and security device logs
- Define and optimize correlation rules, dashboards, alerts, and compliance reporting
- Drive SOAR automation for incident response, threat containment, and remediation workflows
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Design and manage DLP controls for data at rest, in use, and in transit
- Partner with legal, compliance, and business teams to balance security and usability
Threat Detection & Incident Response
- Lead network and security incident response including firewall breaches, lateral movement, and data exfiltration attempts
- Perform threat hunting, root cause analysis, and postincident improvements
- Coordinate with SOC teams, vendors, and senior leadership during critical events
Monitoring, Governance & Compliance
- Oversee enterprise security monitoring and alerting for network and security platforms
- Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, PCIDSS, SOX, GDPR, and regulatory requirements
- Support audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk assessments
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of network and security engineers
- Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership on network security risks and roadmap
- Manage security vendors, service providers, and technology partners
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Network & Cyber Security
- Strong handson experience with NextGeneration Firewalls (NGFW)
- Proven experience in SDWAN design, deployment, and operations
- Expert knowledge of CyberArk PAM solutions
- Strong SIEM experience with log ingestion from network, firewall, and SDWAN platforms
- Experience with SOAR, security automation, and orchestration
- Deep understanding of DLP technologies
- Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DHCP, DNS)
- Cloud and cloudnetwork security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and teambuilding skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Analytical mindset with strong problemsolving abilities
- Ability to lead under pressure during security incidents
Certifications (Preferred)
- CISSP, CISM, CCSP
- CyberArk PAM Certifications
- Firewall/Network Certifications (PCNSE, NSE, CCNP Security, etc.)
- Cloud Security Certifications (Azure/AWS)
Nice to Have
- SOC transformation or largescale security modernization experience
- Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) exposure
- Experience with UEBA, CASB, EDR/XDR
- Automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell)
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