Senior Associate, Specialist, Infrastructure Engineer-Tech Infra, Technology and Operations

DBS Bank; India; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 20,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in India is seeking a Network Engineer to manage and support its network infrastructure. The role requires 10-12 years of experience in network security, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint technologies. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in networking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to solve network hardware/software problems.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative environments.
• Deep understanding of network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the network infrastructure.
• Design and troubleshoot network systems.
• Vendor and risk management.
• Audit processes for infrastructure security.
• Ensure high availability of network services.

Skills

Network security devices

Routing

Switches

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma from Govt. approved university

Checkpoint & Palo Alto certifications

Tools

Cisco Routers

Cisco and Arista Switches

Checkpoint

Palo Alto

F5

Job description

Business Function

Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Purpose

To manage Network infrastructure for Bank & making infra-available for business with high availability along with internal & external connectivity. The Network Engineer’s role is to ensure the stability and integrity of data, security and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing networks across the organization. In addition, the Network Engineer will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

Key Accountabilities

• To manage and support network infrastructure for bank.
• Design & Troubleshooting
• Vendor Management
• Audit and Risk Management
• Vulnerable Management

Requirements

• 10-12 years of experience in Network security devices, routing and switches.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Deep Understanding & hands on security products and firewalls checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, WAF, LTM, GTM.
• Understanding & hands on WAF, Node, Pool Member, Virtual Server Creation, SSL Offloading, Version upgrade.
• Understanding & hands on Checkpoint & Palo Alto Firewalls, SSL VPN, IPSEC VPN, Access rule and NAT configuration, IPS Policy fine-tuning End Point Security – Sandblast deployment, L3 VLAN Creation, Log review.
• Understanding & hands on Forcepoint, Policy Creation, URL enablement, Policy review.
• Deep understanding & hands on Network protocols (OSFP, BGP, ISIS, PAGP, LACP).
• Understanding & Hands on VPN tunnels (GRE / IP Sec).
• Good understanding & hands on switching protocols configurations and troubleshooting VLAN (L2/L3).

Education / Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma from Govt. approved university.
• Certifications like checkpoint & Palo Alto added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Expert knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies.
• Experience in implementing and managing voice over IP (VoIP) systems desired.
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS, DSL, Frame Relay, and Metro Ethernet. Security products and firewalls checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, WAF, LTM, GTM.
• Experience in designing, implementing, managing and supporting enterprise level IP networks.
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Extensive application support experience with network monitoring and analysis software.
• Competence with testing tools and procedures for data circuits.
• Administration experience in Cisco ISE, policy creation, posture & troubleshooting hands on, Cisco wireless infrastructure & Sponsor portal.

Technical Competencies

• Should have worked on Cisco Routers, Cisco and Arista Switches and Routing protocols.
• In Depth knowledge in Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ISE & F5.
• In Depth Knowledge in L3 Switching & Firewall.
• Knowledge in Infoblox, LTM and GTM.
• In depth knowledge in Venerable management.

Work Relationship

• Working relationship with Head Office, and various departments within Bank.
• Supervise outsourced resident engineer and third party service providers.
• Establishing relationship with vendors & Central support team.

DBS India - Culture & Behaviors

• Drive Performance Through Value Based Propositions.
• Ensure Customer Focus by Delighting Customers & Reduce Complaints.
• Build Pride and Passion to Protect, Maintain and Enhance DBS’ Reputation.
• Enhance Knowledge Base, Build Skill Sets & Develop Competencies.
• Invest in Team Building & Motivation through Ideation & Innovation.
• Execute at Speed While Maintaining Error Free Operations.
• Develop a Passion for Performance to Grow Talent Pool.
• Maintain the Highest Standards of Honesty and Integrity.

Primary Location

India-Tamil Nadu-Technology Centre

Job

Technology

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2025, 7:24:02 PM