Network Architect (CISCO/Palo Alto)- Bangalore

Golden Opportunities; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and manage secure network solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. The role emphasizes Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, Terraform automation, and zero-trust security.

The candidate will implement security controls across Azure and AWS, ensure data protection, and collaborate with DevOps to streamline CI/CD for network configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10 to 18 years of progressive experience in network architecture and security.
• Proficiency with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, including rule configuration and management.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Azure security services, and AWS cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of zero-trust principles, micro-segmentation, and security integration.
• Experience with SQL database security and data analysis.
• Familiarity with GitHub/GitLab and CI/CD pipelines for network configuration management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures using Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, including rule sets and micro-segmentation.
• Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform across Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce zero-trust security models and integrate security controls across the network stack.
• Perform data analysis to assess network performance, security incidents, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate GitHub/GitLab pipelines for continuous delivery of network configurations.
• Manage SQL database security configurations and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Lead security integration initiatives, including firewall rule optimization, threat detection, and incident response.
• Document network designs, policies, and procedures for audit and compliance purposes.

Skills

CISCO

Palo Alto Firewall

SQL

AWS

Azure

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure

AWS

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

Job description

Job Title: Network Architect (CISCO/Palo Alto)- Bangalore

Job Location: Bangalore

Work Model: Mandatory Work from Office

Candidate Expectations

Candidate should have 10+ Yrs of experience in Network Architect

Candidate Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Skills – CISCO, Palo/Alto Firewall, SQL, AWS/Azure Git

Candidate Industry : IT

Education and Certification

Qualification: Any Graduate

Detailed Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and manage secure network solutions across our cloud and on‑premises environments in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced skills in Terraform, zero‑trust architecture, micro‑segmentation, and security integration to protect our data and infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, Azure and AWS security services, SQL database security, and data analysis to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant network designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures using Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, including rule sets and micro‑segmentation.
• Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform across Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce zero‑trust security models and integrate security controls across the network stack.
• Perform data analysis to assess network performance, security incidents, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate GitHub/GitLab pipelines for continuous delivery of network configurations.
• Manage SQL database security configurations and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Lead security integration initiatives, including firewall rule optimization, threat detection, and incident response.
• Document network designs, policies, and procedures for audit and compliance purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10 to 18 years of progressive experience in network architecture and security.
• Proficiency with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, including rule configuration and management.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Azure security services, and AWS cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of zero‑trust principles, micro‑segmentation, and security integration.
• Experience with SQL database security and data analysis.
• Familiarity with GitHub/GitLab and CI/CD pipelines for network configuration management.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.

Key Skills

KEY SKILLS: CISCO Palo Alto Firewall SQL AWS Azure Git (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, SVN)