Network Security Engineer

Location : Mumbai

Big Picture (The Opportunity) :

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your Career? & If you are able to maintain a positive attitude even when everything goes wrong, if you are detail oriented and self motivated with a passion to learn and improve your skills and knowledge, we have a perfect job for you !

What do we want from you ? (Our Expectations) :

• Zero to 2 years experience in Linux Operating System.
• Flexible working hours - able to support occasional nights, weekends, and call-ins, able to quickly adapt to a constantly changing faced paced environment. Open to travel to sites.
• An ideal person who is excited and motivated about running and supporting a production - grade critical infrastructure and looks for opportunities to improve processes with automation.

What are you required to do ? (Your Responsibilities) :

• Proactively maintain and develop all linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24*7*365 uptime service.
• Engineering of systems administration-related various solutions for our various SAAS products and projects as well as operational needs.
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning.
• Providing technical support to customers for Applications, Operating systems, and networking.
• Will also be the first point of contact for our clients, where installations are placed on a permanent basis, for basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Fault finding, analysis and logging information for reporting of performance exceptions.
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.

Skills & Qualification Required (Add Value) :

• Graduate - Preferred to have Bachelor‘s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• He / She should be familiar with the installation and configuration of Linux operating systems and setup and operation of TCP/IP networking on Linux systems also familiar with Internet concepts including SMTP, IMAP, POP, HTTP, DNS, LDAP and related protocols.
• You should possess excellent communication skills .
• Knowledge of Email concepts, Helpdesk Concept , VoIP Concept , Cloud computing will be an added advantage.

Technical Consultant – Palo Alto Networks

Company: Inflow Technologies

Website: https://inflowtechnologies.com

About: Founded in 2005, Inflow Technologies is a niche IT Infrastructure Distribution Services player offering Value Added Distribution in Networking, Cybersecurity, UCC, AIDC, Surveillance, Server, Storage & Software across India/South Asia. HQ in Bangalore, 20+ locations, 120+ certified technical resources, USD 700M+ annual run-rate revenue.

Location: Bangalore

Work Mode: Work From Office

Work Days: 5 days/week

Position Overview

Senior-level, high-impact technical role driving architecture, implementation, and optimization of Palo Alto Networks' enterprise security solutions. Acts as SME bridging security engineering and client-facing technical consultation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto NGFW solutions in complex enterprise environments
• Provide L3/L4 escalation support for Palo Alto firewall, Prisma, and Cortex-related issues (PAN-OS)
• Architect and implement: Prisma Access (SASE/ZTNA), Prisma Cloud (CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP), Cortex XDR/XSOAR
• Advanced troubleshooting: traffic flow issues, security policy mismatches, VPN (IPSec/GlobalProtect), threat prevention, URL filtering, SSL decryption
• Lead end-to-end implementation projects (design, deployment, migration, optimization)
• Integrate Palo Alto solutions with SIEM/SOC platforms, IAM (SAML, Azure AD, Okta), and public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Manage HA, clustering, and firewall upgrades
• Liaise with Palo Alto TAC for critical issue resolution
• Conduct security assessments, best practice reviews, and performance tuning
• Maintain technical documentation (HLDs/LLDs, SOPs, runbooks)
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers
• Participate in change management, maintenance windows, and incident response

Requirements

• Experience: 6–12 years in network and security engineering (min 6 years)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Process

• Interview Rounds: 2 Virtual + Final Face-to-Face

A Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for safeguarding an organization’s IT infrastructure, applications, and data against cyber threats. With 5–10 years of experience, the role demands expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, conducting risk assessments, and responding to incidents. Senior Engineers also mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic security planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security into system architecture and processes.
• Lead incident response drills and disaster recovery planning.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior cybersecurity staff.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, tools, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 5–10 years of proven experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and endpoint protection.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight), firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP are highly desirable.

Skills

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects and handle escalations effectively.
• Proactive mindset with adaptability to evolving cyber threats.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and secure enterprise network infrastructure. The role requires a strong understanding of network security principles, hands-on experience with security technologies, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues.

The ideal candidate will work closely with network, infrastructure, cloud, application, and security teams to ensure secure, resilient, and highly available network environments. The candidate should be comfortable handling security incidents, performing root-cause analysis, implementing security controls, and contributing to continuous improvement of the organization's network security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network security infrastructure.
• Manage and support network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, secure gateways, and network access controls.
• Configure and maintain security policies, access rules, NAT, VPN tunnels, and related network security controls.
• Monitor network traffic and security events to identify potential threats, anomalies, and unauthorized access.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and security-related issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Investigate and respond to network security incidents in coordination with security and infrastructure teams.
• Review firewall and network security rules regularly and ensure they follow established security standards and business requirements.
• Support secure connectivity across data centers, corporate networks, remote locations, cloud environments, and third-party networks.
• Participate in network security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening activities.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation and access-control mechanisms.
• Work with internal teams to assess security requirements for new applications, infrastructure, and network changes.
• Participate in change management, implementation, and post-change validation activities.
• Maintain network security documentation, architecture diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to security improvement initiatives, automation, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Work with vendors and technology partners for issue resolution, upgrades, and technical escalations.
• Ensure network security operations align with organizational policies, industry standards, and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in network security engineering and enterprise networking.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls and security gateways.
• Strong understanding of VPN technologies, IPsec, SSL/TLS, NAT, and access-control policies.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, network monitoring, traffic analysis, and security event investigation.
• Experience troubleshooting network and security issues across complex environments.
• Good understanding of network security architecture, segmentation, and secure connectivity.
• Experience with incident management, change management, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with security best practices, vulnerability management, and network hardening.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with security technologies from vendors such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, or similar.
• Exposure to cloud networking and cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, SASE, SD-WAN, or network access control concepts.
• Experience with security monitoring/SIEM platforms.
• Exposure to scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP Security, PCNSE, Fortinet certifications, or equivalent are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Network Security Engineering
• Enterprise Network Troubleshooting
• Firewall & VPN Management
• Security Incident Handling
• Network Monitoring & Analysis
• Security Hardening
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Risk & Vulnerability Awareness
• Change & Configuration Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem Solving
• Documentation & Process Discipline