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TCS Network Security Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 27 Mar 2024

TCS Network Security Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Networking basics
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR discussions took place
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is VLAN and their use
  • Ans. 

    VLAN stands for Virtual Local Area Network. It is a logical grouping of network devices that share the same broadcast domain.

    • VLANs are used to improve network performance, security, and management.

    • They allow network administrators to segment a large network into smaller, more manageable subnetworks.

    • Each VLAN has its own broadcast domain, which reduces network congestion and improves performance.

    • VLANs can also be used t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is STP and their use
  • Ans. 

    STP stands for Spanning Tree Protocol. It is used to prevent loops in a network and ensure redundancy.

    • STP is a protocol used in network switches to prevent loops in a network.

    • It ensures that there is only one active path between any two network devices.

    • STP blocks redundant paths to prevent loops and ensures network redundancy.

    • STP is important for network stability and preventing broadcast storms.

    • Examples of STP variant...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please focus on practical questionnaire and try to solve more and more problems from YouTube

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly from tcp/ip , dns, dhcp and firewall
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tcp/ip , dns , dhcp , paloalto firewall all features
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How data link works
  • Ans. 

    Data link layer is responsible for transferring data between adjacent network nodes.

    • Data link layer ensures error-free transmission of data over the physical layer.

    • It divides data into frames for transmission.

    • It also handles flow control and error detection/correction.

    • Examples include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and PPP protocols.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is meant by DHCP
  • Ans. 

    DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which is a network management protocol used to assign IP addresses automatically to devices on a network.

    • DHCP eliminates the need for manual IP address configuration on each device

    • It allows devices to obtain IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses automatically

    • DHCP servers lease IP addresses to devices for a specific period of time

    • DHCP ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about myself
  • Q2. What is the preferred location
  • Ans. 

    The preferred location for a Network Security Engineer is typically in a secure office environment with access to necessary equipment and resources.

    • Secure office environment with restricted access to unauthorized personnel

    • Access to necessary equipment and resources such as servers, firewalls, and monitoring tools

    • Proximity to the IT team for collaboration and communication

    • Possibly located near the data center for quick

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Excellent

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 5 round they have conducted for Our role. Focus of Core concepts Logical reasoning
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. STP, destination NAT
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round with basics questions on OSI, routing, NAT, DHCP, DNS, scenario based, fortigate application control, packet flow, VPN
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salaries, rotating shifts, notice period negotiations.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was overall very good experience with very helpfull HRs in overall hiring process.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics of networking
  • Q2. 3 tier architecture
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic network related questions
  • Q2. Firewall related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview questions based on your resume

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Complete switching upto ccnp level and basics of routing, eigrp, ospf and bgp

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If one has to give interview in Mindtree.. the person must be fully prepared with complete thorough concepts and commands

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Network Security Engineer interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for TCS Network Security Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are Network Security, Firewall, Fortigate, Checkpoint and Checkpoint Firewall.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Network Security Engineer interview?

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