Lead Network and Firewall Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Safeguard computer systems and networks from hacking attempts, viruses, and malicious threats.

• Implement, launch, and manage security solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

• Lead the deployment of cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions across networks, servers, systems, and hardware devices.

• Ensure that security solutions adhere to regulations and industry standards.

• Supervise incident response, vulnerability management, and cyber threat hunting activities.

• Configure and implement security solutions that include firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, antivirus software, and vulnerability scanners.

• Suggest system tuning and identify new cybersecurity use cases.

• Analyze customer and industry data to improve service value.

• Develop, train, and refine AI models using network log data for diagnostics and incident management.

• Create and maintain Ansible/NetBrain automation playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity architecture teams and global colleagues.

• Contribute to ongoing improvement and technical documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in enterprise network/security engineering.

• Expertise in routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, and troubleshooting network issues.

• Practical experience with Cisco Switches, Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, Palo Alto/Cisco firewalls including GlobalProtect, Cloudflare, Akamai, Infoblox, and F5.

• Capability to configure, deploy, and maintain firewall policies, security rules, and user authentication, including GlobalProtect.

• Knowledge of VPN technologies such as IPSec/SSL, NAT, HA, clustering, and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with centralized management tools like Cisco Catalyst Center, Strata Cloud Manager, Panorama, and NetBrain.

• Experience with packet analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark, as well as log correlation.

• Hands-on experience with AI agents or automation frameworks, including LLM-based tools like Copilot, Gemini, or ChatGPT.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

• CCNP certification is preferred.

• PCNSE certification is preferred.

• Experience in building custom AI agents for network operations.

• Experience in developing, training, and tuning AI models using network log data for diagnostics and incident management.

• Experience in creating and maintaining Ansible/NetBrain playbooks and roles.

• Ability to lead and engage in group projects with global teams.

• Strong documentation skills and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

• Automation skills, including proficiency in Python, Ansible, and APIs, are a significant advantage.

• A growth mindset and dedication to personal and professional development.

• A customer-centric approach.

• An inclusive and collaborative working style.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for skilling and certification programs.

• Career development opportunities and pathways in technical, consulting, or go-to-market roles.

• Be Well programs that support financial, mental, physical, and social well-being.

• Customized development goals and ongoing feedback.

• Certification opportunities with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

• Coaching and practical learning experiences.

• A flexible, supportive, hybrid-friendly culture.

• Employee referral program.