Network Security Engineer

Role : Network Security Engineer (CCIE Security)

Company: Stealth Startup (Managed Services SMB & Enterprise)

Location: Hyderabad, India

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 814 years

Industry Preference: Datacenter / Colocation / Managed Services

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer with a mandatory CCIE Security certification to support and secure large-scale datacenter network environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in enterprise firewall technologies, secure network architecture, threat mitigation, and 247 datacenter operations.

This role is based in Hyderabad and requires prior experience working in datacenter or managed services environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Security Operations

• Implement, configure, and manage enterprise-grade firewall and security solutions
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, FTD, Firepower, and other enterprise security platforms
• Manage IDS/IPS, VPN, remote access, and perimeter security controls
• Support secure segmentation, zoning, and micro-segmentation strategies

Datacenter Network Security

• Secure core, distribution, and edge network layers in high-availability datacenter environments
• Implement and support routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
• Configure and manage load balancers and network security appliances
• Ensure high availability and redundancy across security infrastructure

Incident Response and Troubleshooting

• Lead resolution of critical security incidents within defined SLAs
• Perform deep packet analysis and root cause troubleshooting
• Support security investigations and remediation efforts

Change and Compliance Management

• Execute change management processes including planning, validation, deployment, and documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and compliance frameworks
• Maintain accurate network diagrams and configuration repositories

Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitor security devices and network performance using enterprise monitoring tools
• Optimize firewall policies, routing configurations, and security controls
• Participate in capacity planning and proactive risk mitigation initiatives

Required Skills and Experience

• Mandatory active CCIE Security certification
• 814 years of experience in enterprise networking and security
• Strong hands-on experience in datacenter networking environments
• Deep expertise in Cisco security technologies including ASA, FTD, Firepower
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS)
• Experience with firewalls such as Palo Alto or Fortinet is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with VPNs, IPSec, SSL VPN, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex network topologies

Preferred Background

• Experience working in Datacenter, Colocation, or Managed Services industry
• Exposure to Nexus switches, ACI fabric, and high-availability architectures
• Familiarity with ITIL-based operations and ticketing systems
• Cloud networking exposure (AWS or Azure) is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field
• CCIE Security certification (mandatory)

Why Join

• Work on mission-critical datacenter environments
• Exposure to enterprise and large-scale customer infrastructures
• High-ownership technical role in a growing managed services organization
• Competitive compensation aligned with certification and experience