Senior Network Engineer – Process Control Network (PCN)

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Digital collaboration tools

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE in Bengaluru, India seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure PCN environments with a focus on Palo Alto firewalls and segmentation.

You will work with global teams, drive automation, and deliver Agile solutions using AlgoSec, ServiceNow, and Purdue OT principles to ensure resilient, secure, and scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PCN network infrastructure (firewalls, routing, switching).
• Lead firewall architecture, policy management, and segmentation.
• Manage firewall lifecycle using AlgoSec for policy analysis and automation.
• Develop technical designs, implementation plans, and test strategies.
• Provide Tier-3 support for complex incidents and coordinate with vendors.
• Execute changes through ServiceNow (incident & change management).
• Collaborate with global teams to implement solutions and resolve escalations.
• Drive automation, process improvement, and Agile delivery practices.
• Support BCP/DR activities and network resiliency initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reliable network security infrastructure across the enterprise.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Firewall policy design

AlgoSec

ServiceNow

Routing & switching

Industrial/PCN/OT networks

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in IT/CS

Tools

Panorama

Purdue model

Job description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

About The Position

Senior Network Engineer will lead the design, involved in implementation, and support of secure Process Control Network (PCN) environments, with a strong focus on firewall technologies, network segmentation, and site network design. The role requires hands-on expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, AlgoSec, ServiceNow, and Agile delivery, supporting global industrial network deployments and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement PCN network infrastructure (firewalls, routing, switching)
• Lead firewall architecture, policy management, and segmentation (Purdue model)
• Manage firewall lifecycle using AlgoSec for policy analysis, compliance, and automation
• Develop technical designs, implementation plans, and test strategies
• Provide Tier-3 support for complex incidents and coordinate with vendors
• Execute changes through ServiceNow (incident & change management)
• Collaborate with global teams to implement solutions and resolve escalations
• Drive automation, process improvement, and Agile delivery practices
• Support BCP/DR activities and network resiliency initiatives
• Develops and implements solutions and processes to maintain the reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency of network security infrastructure components across the enterprise and associated process control environments.
• Works with project managers, team members, architects, business units and other stakeholders to create agile solutions, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, creating new or improved processes and automation to support step changes in operational efficiencies.
• Analyses network security needs and designs solutions that meet business requirements for protection, standardization, efficiency, scalability, supportability, and cost-effectiveness. Contributes to lifecycle activities.
• Follows standard change management processes and practices when introducing technical changes to the environment.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Palo Alto firewalls (mandatory)
• Expertise in firewall policy design, security segmentation
• Experience with AlgoSec (policy analysis & automation)
• Experience with ServiceNow (incident/change management)
• Strong knowledge of routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, VRF, VLANs)
• Experience in industrial / PCN / OT network environments

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of Purdue model / OT segmentation
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery
• Exposure to network automation (Python/APIs)
• Experience with centralized firewall management (e.g., Panorama)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT / Computer Science or related field
• Certifications: CCNP, Palo Alto (PCNSE preferred)

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.

Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

ENGINE refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center, which operates under Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation. References to ENGINE in this document are for convenience only and do not denote a separate legal entity.

This job advertisement is intended to provide a general overview of the role and workplace environment. Role details and outcomes may vary based on business needs and individual performance.