Network Security Automation Engr 14992

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Chennai District is seeking a Network Engineer with 5+ years of experience to support network operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong fundamentals in networking and security, along with hands-on experience in managing enterprise network environments.

This role will involve operational support, troubleshooting, and assisting in implementation activities across network and security domains, ensuring the infrastructure is robust and compliant with best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering roles.
• Strong fundamentals in networking and security.
• Hands-on experience managing enterprise network environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, and edge security systems.

Skills

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Switching Protocols (VLANs, STP, VTP)

Next-Generation Firewalls

Network Security concepts

Network Automation (Python, Ansible)

Palo Alto Firewall Engineering

F5 Load Balancers

AWS Networking

Education

Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE)

Tools

SolarWinds Monitoring

Wireshark

Cisco ISE

Job description

About this position

Positions: 2 Full Time
Experience 5 - 9 Years

Job Title: Network Engineer

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Role Overview

We are looking to onboard a Network Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to support our ongoing network operations and project requirements. The candidate should have strong fundamentals in networking and security, along with hands‑on experience in managing enterprise network environments. This role will primarily focus on operational support, troubleshooting, and assisting in implementation activities across network and security domains.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of Routing Protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Expertise in Switching Protocols (e.g., VLANs, STP, VTP) including Data Center architectures (Leaf-Spine architecture)
• Hands‑on experience in Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Cisco NGFW or Palo Alto
• Strong understanding of Network Security concepts

Additional Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Network Automation using Python and/or Ansible
• Palo Alto Firewall Engineering
• Network Security and Management
• Advanced Network Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Networking Protocols
• DHCP / DNS Management
• Wireless Networking Technologies
• Cisco ASA Firewall/FTD and FMC
• Experience with Non-Cisco Network Platforms
• F5 Load Balancers
• SD-WAN Technologies
• VXLAN / EVPN
• SolarWinds Monitoring and Management
• ThousandEyes Monitoring Tool
• AWS Networking
• IP Address Design and Management
• Network Architecture and Design
• Wireshark (Protocol Analysis and Decoding)
• ServiceNow (SNOW)
• Splunk
• Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Guardicore

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network infrastructure
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, and edge security systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business requirements
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of network systems
• Maintain documentation for network configurations and processes
• Implement best practices in network security and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills