Network Security Engineer

UNIVO Education; Dadri; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVO Education seeks an Executive – Network & Security to support our network infrastructure and information-security operations. You will maintain connectivity, enforce security controls, respond to incidents, and ensure systems stay monitored, documented, and compliant with internal standards.

The role covers LAN/WAN/VPN/firewall management, access control, vulnerability efforts, and disaster‑recovery readiness, requiring hands-on technical expertise and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in network administration, systems support, network security, or IT infrastructure operations.
• Practical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux environments, endpoint security, backup tools, and monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including access control, phishing prevention, patch management, incident handling, and log review.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, VPN, firewall, router, switch, and related network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, access, and hardware issues; coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and external service providers.
• Administer user access, network permissions, VPN access, and role-based access controls in line with company policy.
• Monitor security alerts, logs, antivirus/EDR dashboards, and network events; elevate suspected threats or incidents promptly.
• Support firewall rules, security policies, patching, endpoint protection, backups, and configuration hardening activities.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, audit evidence, risk registers, security awareness activities, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain accurate documentation for network diagrams, IP addressing, configurations, assets, licenses, incidents, and changes.
• Support disaster‑recovery and business‑continuity readiness through backup verification, restore testing, and incident‑response procedures.
• Coordinate with IT vendors, ISPs, cloud providers, and software partners to maintain service continuity and contract deliverables.
• Prepare regular reports on network availability, incidents, security posture, capacity, and outstanding risks for management.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

Routing

Switching

VPNs

Wi‑Fi

Firewalls

Network troubleshooting

Windows

Linux

Endpoint security

Backup tools

Monitoring systems

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Access control

Patch management

Incident handling

Log review

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field

Tools

Backup tools

Monitoring systems

Job description

Job Summary We are looking for a self-driven and detail-oriented Executive – Network & Security to support the company’s network infrastructure and information-security operations. The role is responsible for maintaining reliable connectivity, applying security controls, responding to incidents, and ensuring systems remain monitored, documented, and compliant with internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewall, router, switch, and related network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, access, and hardware issues; coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and external service providers.
• Administer user access, network permissions, VPN access, and role-based access controls in line with company policy.
• Monitor security alerts, logs, antivirus/EDR dashboards, and network events; elevate suspected threats or incidents promptly.
• Support firewall rules, security policies, patching, endpoint protection, backups, and configuration hardening activities.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, audit evidence, risk registers, security awareness activities, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain accurate documentation for network diagrams, IP addressing, configurations, assets, licenses, incidents, and changes.
• Support disaster‑recovery and business‑continuity readiness through backup verification, restore testing, and incident‑response procedures.
• Coordinate with IT vendors, ISPs, cloud providers, and software partners to maintain service continuity and contract deliverables.
• Prepare regular reports on network availability, incidents, security posture, capacity, and outstanding risks for management.

Executive – Network & Security JOB DESCRIPTION | IT & INFORMATION SECURITY

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in network administration, systems support, network security, or IT infrastructure operations.
• Practical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, Wi-Fi, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux environments, endpoint security, backup tools, and monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including access control, phishing prevention, patch management, incident handling, and log review.

Core Competencies

• Ownership mindset and ability to work independently under defined priorities.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and structured root‑cause analysis.
• High attention to detail in configuration, documentation, and change control.
• Calm, responsive communication during outages and security incidents.
• Integrity and discretion when handling user data, credentials, and sensitive systems.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration with users, vendors, and management.