Network and Security Engineer

Cigres Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bengaluru is seeking a Network Engineer with 6-10 years of experience in network security. The role involves maintaining security infrastructure, implementing security measures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong knowledge of routing protocols and hands-on experience with networking gear. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in network and security engineering within a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years and maximum 10 years of experience in network security and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of routing & switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking gear like Cisco and Juniper.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network security infrastructure including firewalls and VPNs.
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive information.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits.
• Act as the L3 escalation point for complex incidents.

Skills

L3

Network Engineer L2

Firewall

Network Security

Switching

Automation with Python

Education

Any Graduation

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

HP

SIEM tools

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Experience

Minimum Experience: 6 years
Maximum Experience: 10 years

Mandatory Skills

L3, Network Engineer L2, Firewall, Network Security, Switching, Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the security of the network & security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, Load balancer, ISE and proxy systems.
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
• Analyze and respond to security incidents and breaches, providing timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall organizational security posture.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits to identify potential security risks.
• Document security processes and create reporting metrics to track compliance and performance.
• Periodically update the system software, taking periodic backup and maintained device lifecycle
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of network and security devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, WAF, IDS/IPS, etc.).
• Validate and implement network/security designs as per project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute and oversee business-critical changes with proper risk assessment and rollback planning fallowed by CAB process.
• Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point).
• Implement automation for operational activities with python or other scripting tools.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Act as the L3 escalation point for complex incidents and problems.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for critical issues and provide permanent fixes.
• Monitor, analyze, and resolve advanced network and security issues across LAN, WAN, Data Center, and Cloud environments.

Collaboration

• Work closely with architects, project managers, and cross‑functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
• Coordinate with ISPs, OEMs, and vendors for escalations and advanced troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, QoS, MPLS, SD-WAN).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, HP, or equivalent enterprise networking gear.
• Deep understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS protection, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response.
• Cloud networking/security (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Data Center networking (VLANs, VPC, HSRP, LACP, NAT, ACLs).

Certifications (Preferred)

• CCNP/CCIE (Routing & Switching or Security)
• Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 4/7, or equivalent
• ITIL Foundation (for change/incident management)

Education Qualification

Any Graduation

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in network and security engineering within a global technology leader. If you are passionate about network security and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.