Engineer Network Lead II

IGT; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IGT is seeking a seasoned Network Security Specialist in Chennai to design, implement, and optimize secure network architectures across multi-platform environments. You will evaluate security controls, troubleshoot complex network issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data protection and compliance.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience in network design and security operations, proficiency with Fortinet and Palo Alto ecosystems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5–8 years’ experience designing, supporting, and delivering systems and network data architecture in a diverse multi-platform relational database environment.
• 5+ years’ experience operating in a security operations capacity.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, WiFi networks, networks, applications, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), Cisco IOS, Nexus 9k and ipsec VPNs.
• Advanced engineering practices on documentation and procedures.
• Advanced experience with Fortinet IOS, Fortinet products (FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiNAC); Palo Alto products (NGFW, Panorama, Strata, Prisma Access), F5 load balancers.
• In-depth understanding of operational dependencies between applications, networks, systems, security, and policies.
• Advanced proficiency with network troubleshooting tools and the ability to diagnose and analyze network traffic.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

CCNP or other certifications

Tools

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer

FortiManager

FortiNAC

Palo Alto NGFW

Panorama

Strata

Prisma Access

F5 Load Balancers

Cisco IOS

Nexus 9k

IPsec VPNs

Job description

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or similar discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field required.
• CCNP or other certifications preferred.
• 5-8 years’ experience designing, supporting, and delivering systems and network data architecture in a diverse multi-platform relational database environment.
• 5+ years’ experience operating in a security operations capacity.
• Ability to work on complex problems where situation analysis requires in-depth evaluations of various factors.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of LAN / WAN systems, WiFi networks, networks, applications, firewalls, IDS / IPS, Routing protocols (OSPF / BGP), Cisco IOS, Nexus 9k and ipsec VPNs.
• Demonstrated advanced engineering practices on documentation and procedures.
• Advance experience with Fortinet IOS, Fortinet products (FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiNAC); Palo Alto products (NGFW, Panorama, Strata, Prisma Access), F5 load balancers.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of operational dependencies between applications, networks, systems, security, and policies.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with network troubleshooting tools and the ability to diagnose and analyze network traffic.