Network & Security IT Infrastructure Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in Chennai, India seeks a Network & Security IT Infrastructure Engineer to implement, monitor, and support enterprise network and security infrastructure. This role requires strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, security technologies, and incident resolution in collaboration with internal IT teams.

The ideal candidate will drive uptime, security, and efficiency across the organization by maintaining devices, configuring VPNs, firewalls, and related services,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in enterprise networking concepts, OSI model, and security practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with monitoring tools.
• Experience implementing and supporting network security technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of scalable network solutions and configurations.
• Install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance for availability and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues promptly and effectively.
• Apply patches, service packs, and security configurations to systems.
• Maintain network security measures and document configurations.
• Collaborate with IT teams on infrastructure projects and changes.
• Ensure compliance with standards and security policies.
• Contribute to documentation of network procedures and deployments.
• Support continuous improvement of network performance and security.

Skills

5+ years experience

Networking fundamentals

Security technologies

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

OSI model knowledge

Education

Relevant industry certifications

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Firewall management

VPN configuration

Job description

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Network & Security IT Infrastructure Engineer

• Associate
• IT, Telecom & Internet
• Travel Required: 0%-10%
• 18-Sep-2026

Role Description

The Network & Security IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting enterprise network and security infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security. This role requires strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, network protocols, security technologies, and troubleshooting practices. The engineer will work closely with internal IT teams to support network operations, resolve incidents, participate in infrastructure projects, and ensure compliance with organizational standards and security requirements. Staying current with networking technologies and security best practices is essential for supporting a reliable and secure network environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and deployment of functional and scalable network solutions.
• Configure, install, and maintain network devices and services such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance to ensure system availability and reliability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network and connectivity issues in a timely manner.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches, service packs, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect enterprise systems and data.
• Participate in IT infrastructure projects and operational initiatives within the service area.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation related to network configurations, procedures, and implementations.
• Collaborate with network, security, infrastructure, and application teams to support business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security policies, and industry best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for network performance, stability, and security.
• Assist in testing, validating, and implementing network changes in accordance with change management processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications.
• Good understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Proficiency in network monitoring, diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in implementing and supporting network security technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple operational tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of the OSI model, networking principles, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on experience in configuring and maintaining network hardware and security appliances.
• Experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience participating in infrastructure projects and network upgrades.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Years of Experience: 5+

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a Network & Security IT Infrastructure Engineer with 5+ years of experience who is looking to expand their technical expertise, contribute to enterprise infrastructure initiatives, and support the delivery of secure and reliable network services.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.