Network Engineer

MethodHub Consulting Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

MethodHub Consulting Inc. seeks a senior Network Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage complex enterprise networks. You will troubleshoot Layer 3 routing, architect next-generation firewall solutions, and optimize load balancer configurations for scalability and availability.

You will implement IPsec/SSL VPNs, zero-trust security models, and threat prevention mechanisms, while leading policy optimization and incident response. Strong cloud networking and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive network engineering experience, with firewall admin and load balancer focus.
• Experience with enterprise-grade platforms (F5 BIG-IP, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower).
• Proven track record in leading network service transitions, migrations, or large-scale deployments.
• Hands-on with cloud-native security and load balancing (AWS ALB/ELB, Azure Load Balancer).
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCIE Security or ITIL Foundation are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot complex Layer 3 networks (TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• Architect and manage advanced firewall solutions to secure enterprise networks.
• Design and optimize load balancer configurations for high availability and performance.
• Implement IPsec/SSL VPNs, zero-trust models, and threat prevention mechanisms.
• Lead firewall policy optimization, log analysis, and operational tuning for security/compliance.

Skills

Layer 3 networking

NAT/IPv4/TCP-UDP firewall ops

CISCO/Juniper devices

Cloud networking (GCP/AWS)

Change management & operations

Mentoring & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM/ASM/APM)

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco Firepower

AWS ALB/ELB

Azure Load Balancer

Job description

Post Date

3rd August, 2026

Relevant Work Experience

5+years

Status

Full Time

Location

Chennai, Bangalore (Hybrid)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot complex Layer 3 networks using TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Architect, deploy, and manage advanced firewall solutions (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Checkpoint) to secure enterprise networks.
• Design and optimize load balancer configurations (e.g., F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM) for high availability, scalability, and application performance.
• Implement complex IPsec/SSL VPNs, zero-trust security models, and advanced threat prevention mechanisms.
• Lead firewall policy optimization, log analysis, and performance tuning to meet security and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• Advanced expertise in Layer 3 networking (TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• Strong proficiency in NAT, IPv4, and firewall operations (TCP/UDP).
• Design, implementation and migration experience on CISCO and Juniper switches and Routers.
• Extensive experience in cloud network troubleshooting (GCP and AWS required).
• Proficiency in change management and operational support processes.
• Ability to mentor and lead technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 2 years focused on firewall administration and 3 years on load balancer technologies.
• Experience with enterprise-grade platforms like F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM), Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco Firepower.
• Proven track record in leading network service transitions, migrations, or large-scale deployments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security and load balancing solutions (e.g., AWS ALB/ELB, Azure Load Balancer).
• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (301a/b, 401), Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent.
• Advanced certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCIE Security, or ITIL Foundation are highly desirable.