Network Security Engineer

HTC Global Services, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/workplace flexibility

Work-Life-Balance

Career development plan

Rewards & Recognition program

L&D focus on upskilling

Emerging Technologies exposure

Career Mobility programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer in Chennai to manage enterprise security architectures. The role focuses on Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewall management, VPNs, and policy enforcement.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of networking experience, with hands-on Cloudflare WAF and Meraki exposure. Strong independence, problem-solving, and documentation skills are essential for success in this onsite role.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of network engineering experience.
• 3+ years managing network security using Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco LAN, WAN and Meraki environments.
• Deep understanding of routing protocols including BGP and EIGRP.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in networking and security domains.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network security infrastructure with Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Implement and monitor security policies, firewall rules, NAT configurations, and VPNs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security and connectivity issues.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare WAF for protecting web applications.
• Design, implement, and support Cisco-based LAN, WAN, and Meraki environments.

Skills

Network engineering

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Meraki

Routing (BGP/EIGRP)

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

CCNA

CCNP

Palo Alto certification

Tools

Cisco LAN

Cisco WAN

Meraki

Cloudflare WAF

Job description

Location: Chennai (TN) | Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week | Job Level: T3 | Work Preference: Onsite at work location address | Job Code: 244993

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with 5 years to 8 years of strong expertise in network security, routing, and enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Cisco networking technologies.This role requires an independent contributor who can effectively manage tasks and ensure secure, reliable network operations.

Requirements

Network Security

• Manage and maintain network security infrastructure including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Implement and monitor security policies, firewall rules, NAT configurations, and VPNs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security and connectivity issues.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

Web Application Security

• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions for protecting applications against threats, including DDoS attacks and bot traffic.
• Configure WAF rules, rate limiting, and security policies to enhance application security and optimize performance.

Network Infrastructure

• Design, implement, and support Cisco-based LAN, WAN, and Meraki environments.
• Manage switching, wireless, and WAN connectivity across enterprise networks.
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Routing & Switching
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols including BGP and EIGRP.
• Perform routing optimization and traffic engineering for improved performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years to 8 years of experience in network engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience managing network security using Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.
• Strong experience with Cisco LAN, WAN, and Meraki environments (minimum 3 years).
• Deep understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and EIGRP.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in networking and security domains.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Palo Alto certifications.
• Experience with network monitoring and logging tools.
• Exposure to cloud networking is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated and capable of working as an individual contributor.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and documentation abilities.

PLUS - Desired to have:Cloudflare WAF experience

At HTC Global Services, our culture is an embodiment of who we are – a value-led organizationcommitted to success of our people and customers.

• Hybrid and Workplace flexibility
• Work-Life-Balance
• Well-defined career development plan
• Rewards & Recognition program
• L&D focuses on upskilling
• Hands-on experience on Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation
• Career Mobility programs