Principal I, Connectivity Security

Summary of Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with a strong background in cloud security to join our dynamic IT team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a passion for protecting organizational assets from evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level network security architectures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and secure connectivity solutions.
• Lead cloud security initiatives, ensuring the protection of data and services in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for network and cloud resources.
• Provide full life-cycle support for network security environments.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams to integrate security best practices into application and infrastructure deployment pipelines.
• Monitor network and cloud environments and respond rapidly to incidents investigations as needed.
• Stay updated on the latest threats, trends, and technologies in network and cloud security; recommend and implement improvements.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Expertise in configuring and managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network monitoring tools.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, controls, and technologies (e.g., IAM, encryption, security groups, cloud-native security tools).
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with NG Firewall platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler and similar platforms
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR) and security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) a plus.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent) for security orchestration.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must speak fluent English.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of zero trust architectures and micro-segmentation.
• Experience in Python or other scripting languages.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments and manage multiple priorities.

Work hours: 11 AM to 8 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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