Network Security Automation Engineer

YO IT Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is looking for an experienced Network Engineer based in Chennai with 5+ years of expertise in enterprise networking, security, and infrastructure support. The successful candidate will design and maintain network infrastructure, manage routing/switching technologies, and support Next-Generation Firewalls. Strong analytical skills are required, along with certifications like CCNA or CCNP. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic IT domain focused on high availability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking, security, and infrastructure support.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs.
• Configure and support Next-Generation Firewalls (Cisco NGFW/Palo Alto).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex security issues.
• Support VPNs, SD-WAN, wireless networking, and data center technologies.
• Maintain network documentation and security compliance.

Skills

Routing & Switching

NGFW and network security

Data Center technologies

Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, etc.)

AWS/Azure networking

Network automation (Python/Ansible)

Education

Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or PCNSE

Tools

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Splunk

Thousand Eyes

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with 5+ years of expertise in enterprise networking, security, and infrastructure support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing network environments while ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency.

Job Title: Network Engineer

Experience: 5 to 9yrs

Location: Chennai

Domain: Information technology (IT)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure
• Manage routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, and VTP
• Configure and support Next‑Generation Firewalls (Cisco NGFW/Palo Alto)
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex network/security issues
• Support VPNs, SD‑WAN, wireless networking, and data center technologies
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for project implementation and operational support
• Maintain network documentation, security compliance, and disaster recovery readiness

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Routing & Switching
• Hands‑on expertise with NGFW, network security, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Data Center technologies including Leaf‑Spine, VXLAN/EVPN
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, Splunk, or Thousand Eyes
• Exposure to AWS/Azure networking and network automation (Python/Ansible) is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or PCNSE
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative environments