Network Security Engineer

Uvation; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Uvation is looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to design and implement security infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate should have expertise in firewalls, SIEM platforms, and modern cybersecurity operations. Key responsibilities include managing security policies, monitoring events, and collaborating across teams. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, along with relevant certifications, is preferred. The position may require working in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with next-generation firewalls, SIEM platforms, and cybersecurity operations.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and threat detection platforms.
• Knowledge of SOC operations and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise network security solutions.
• Implement VPNs and maintain security policies.
• Monitor security events and investigate incidents.

Skills

Firewall & Network Security

Modern Security Technologies

SIEM, SOC & Threat Detection

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

Endpoint & Advanced Security

Networking Fundamentals

Automation & Scripting

Soft Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

SonicWall

Palo Alto Networks

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and support enterprise security infrastructure across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in next‑generation firewalls, SIEM platforms, cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, and modern cybersecurity operations.

The role requires hands‑on experience with technologies such as Fortinet, SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks, SIEM solutions, SASE, SD‑WAN, endpoint security, and threat detection platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network security solutions
• Configure and administer Fortinet, SonicWall, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Implement and maintain VPNs, IPS/IDS, web filtering, NAT, ACLs, and segmentation policies
• Monitor security events using SIEM, XDR, and SOC monitoring platforms
• Investigate security incidents, perform threat analysis, and support incident response activities
• Manage firewall policies, security rules, and compliance controls
• Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity‑based security controls
• Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure
• Configure and support SD‑WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure enterprise environments
• Maintain security documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and audit records
• Participate in on‑call rotations and critical incident handling

Required Skills & Technologies

Firewall & Network Security

• Fortinet FortiGate
• SonicWall
• Palo Alto Networks
• Check Point (preferred)
• Cisco Firepower / ASA
• VPN Technologies (IPSec / SSL VPN)
• IDS/IPS
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• NAC (Network Access Control)

Modern Security Technologies

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)
• SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
• SD‑WAN Security
• SSE (Security Service Edge)
• CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)
• Micro‑segmentation
• Secure Remote Access Solutions

SIEM, SOC & Threat Detection

Experience with one or more:

• Splunk
• QRadar
• Microsoft Sentinel
• LogRhythm
• ArcSight
• Elastic SIEM

Knowledge of

• SOC operations
• Threat hunting
• Log correlation
• MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Incident response
• Threat intelligence integration

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• AWS Security
• Microsoft Azure Security
• Hybrid cloud networking
• Cloud firewall management
• Security Groups / NSGs
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Endpoint & Advanced Security

• EDR/XDR platforms
• CrowdStrike
• Microsoft Defender
• SentinelOne
• Endpoint hardening
• DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
• Email security solutions

Networking Fundamentals

Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP
• Routing & Switching
• VLANs
• BGP / OSPF
• DNS / DHCP
• Load Balancing
• Network troubleshooting

Automation & Scripting (Preferred)

• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash scripting
• Security automation
• SOAR platforms

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet NSE / FCP
• Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE
• CCNP Security
• CISSP
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft SC Certifications
• AWS Security Specialty

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in high‑pressure environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement