Network Security Infrastructure Lead - Routing & Switching (6-8 yrs)

We're Hiring: Network Security Infrastructure Lead - Routing, Switching & Firewalls

Are you a skilled Network Security Infrastructure Lead with expertise in Routing, Switching, and Firewalls? We are looking for an experienced professional to drive network security initiatives and contribute to cutting-edge projects!

Location : Noida/Chennai

Experience : 6 to 8 years

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures, including routing, switching, and firewall deployments.

- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and best practices.

- Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate security risks.

- Implement and manage network security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs.

- Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.

- Troubleshoot network connectivity and security problems.

- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including software upgrades, firmware updates, and security patches.

- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for network infrastructure.

- Lead and participate in network security projects, including implementation, upgrades, and migrations.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security engineering, and application development.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.

- Assist in the investigation and response to security incidents.

- Participate in security incident response drills and exercises.

- Contribute to the development and improvement of security incident response plans.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 6-8 years of experience in network security engineering and administration.

- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or other leading networking vendors.

- Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).

- In-depth knowledge of firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks).

- Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL/TLS).

- Strong understanding of network security concepts, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills & Experience :

- Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

- Industry certifications (CCNP Security, CISSP, CCIE Security)