Principal Security Engineer

Providence India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence India is seeking a seasoned network security specialist to architect and implement end-to-end security across on-premise and cloud environments.

You will lead policy development and work with IT & Infra teams to ensure secure deployments, leveraging Zero Trust and AI-driven security to enhance enterprise roadmaps.

8–12 years in info security with CISSP/CCNP Security would be advantageous; Bachelor's in CS or related field required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Computer Science) or equivalent.
• 8–12 years in information systems; 5+ years in IT security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive network security solutions, guide Infra on execution and configuration.
• Establish policies, procedures, and standards for network security controls across deployments.
• Collaborate with IT and Infra teams to integrate security into network and cloud systems.
• Review and advise during incident investigations and drive corrective actions for long-term security.
• Stay informed on threats and technologies (Zero Trust, SASE, AI) and map them to enterprise roadmaps.
• Provide expert guidance on strategic improvements and best practices in network and cloud security.
• Align security tools with enterprise strategy while Infra handles day-to-day operations.

Skills

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Zero Trust

SASE

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

AI security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Job Description:

What would your work week look like?

• Design and implement comprehensive network security solutions, guide Infrastructure on execution and configuration.


• Establish policies, procedures, and standards for network security controls, ensuring Infra follows them in all deployments.


• Collaborate with IT and Infra teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into network and cloud systems.


• Review and provide technical input during incident investigations; ensure corrective actions improve long-term standards.


• Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies (e.g., Zero Trust, SASE, AI-driven security) and translate them into enterprise roadmaps.


• Provide expert guidance on strategic improvements and best practices in network and cloud security.


• Ensure security tools and platforms are aligned to enterprise strategy, while Infra teams manage their day-to-day operation.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor s degree in related filed, to include computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 8 – 12 years of experience in an Information Systems role. 5+ years of relevant IT Security experience.


• Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.


• Experience with next-gen network architectures including SD-WAN, Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud-native networking.


• Extensive experience in network security architecture and AI security technologies. (Good to have exp in AI)


• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security) are a plus.