Lead Network Engineer

Circana; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Circana employee benefits

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Lead Network Engineer with deep expertise in Azure and cloud-native networking to architect and implement scalable, secure hybrid network solutions. You will work across DevOps, security, and application teams to align network controls with cloud-native architectures and drive automation using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, implementation, and escalation support for Azure networking, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 LTM, and Cisco-based

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network engineering with 3+ years in Azure/cloud networking.
• Hands-on experience with Azure VNet/NSG/UDR, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, hub-spoke topologies.
• Hybrid networking and site-to-site connectivity with BGP/DMVPN.
• Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Access, and Panorama.
• F5 LTM administration and iRule development.
• Cisco routing/switching with NX-OS, BGP, OSPF.
• IaC tools and automation (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
• Cloud networking exposure in AWS or GCP is a bonus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Azure networking, including VNet architecture, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Link, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways.
• Design and implement scalable hybrid cloud network solutions connecting Azure workloads to on-premises environments using BGP, ExpressRoute, DMVPN, and SD-WAN.
• Ensure security and compliance through network segmentation, monitoring, and policy enforcement using Palo Alto Prisma Access, Panorama, and NGFWs.
• Manage and optimize F5 LTM appliances for traffic distribution, SSL offloading, and secure application delivery.
• Support core data center switching infrastructure based on Cisco NX-OS and L3 routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Lead network design reviews, capacity planning, and architecture decisions for cloud-first and hybrid deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to align network and security controls with cloud-native architectures.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for repeatable Azure network deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support for critical cloud and hybrid networking issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network architecture, configurations, and SOPs.

Skills

Azure networking

Cloud networking

TCP/IP

High availability design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure

Palo Alto Firewalls

F5 LTM

Cisco NX-OS

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer with deep expertise in Azure and cloud‑native networking, along with traditional enterprise networking technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, F5 LTM, and Cisco‑based infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Azure networking, including VNet architecture, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Link, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways.
• Design and implement scalable hybrid cloud network solutions connecting Azure workloads to on‑premises environments using BGP, ExpressRoute, DMVPN, and SD‑WAN technologies.
• Ensure security and compliance through network segmentation, monitoring, and policy enforcement using Palo Alto Prisma Access, Panorama, and NGFWs.
• Manage and optimize F5 LTM appliances for traffic distribution, SSL offloading, and secure application delivery.
• Support core datacenter switching infrastructure based on Cisco NX‑OS and layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Lead network design reviews, capacity planning, and architecture decisions for cloud‑first and hybrid deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to align network and security controls with modern cloud‑native architectures.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for repeatable Azure network deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support for critical cloud and hybrid networking issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in network engineering roles, with at least 3+ years focused on Azure or cloud networking.
• Advanced hands‑on experience in:
  • Azure VNet, NSG/UDR, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, Hub‑Spoke Topologies
  • Hybrid networking and site‑to‑site connectivity with BGP/DMVPN
  • Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Access, and Panorama
  • F5 LTM administration and iRule development
  • Cisco routing/switching, especially NX‑OS, BGP, and OSPF
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, load balancing, firewall security, and high availability design.
• Experience with IaC tools and automation (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
• Cloud networking exposure in AWS or GCP is a bonus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• PCNSE – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
• F5‑CA – F5 Certified Administrator
• CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Security)

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Clear communicator with the ability to translate technical concepts to non‑technical teams.
• Strong organizational and project leadership skills.
• Comfortable in both strategic planning and hands‑on engineering work.

Behaviors

• Stay Curious: being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore/ Pune, India

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your consent.