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Bengaluru - EC-2 Gateway campus, India
Onsite
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Network Security Technology Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of critical network security solutions across our infrastructure. This role is vital in safeguarding enterprise assets by maintaining a secure network environment, driving security standards, and continuously researching emerging security technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization’s security posture by overseeing platform stability and guiding the strategic lifecycle of network security products.
Software Requirements
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of network security principles and solutions, including Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint), Load Balancers (F5), IPS, proxies, RAS, DNS, Certificates
Experience with network security products such as Bluecoat, Pulse Secure, HAProxy, Squid, PFSense, etc.
Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages such as Ansible, Python, Chef for deployment and management
Knowledge of virtualization platforms including Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, VMware ESXi, KVM, OpenStack
Understanding of cloud network security solutions and services
Preferred Skills:
Experience with license management for network security products
Exposure to open-source security solutions and service mesh architecture
Overall Responsibilities
Evaluate, implement, and support network security solutions within enterprise environments, including NGFWs, IDS/IPS, proxies, load balancers, and related products
Lead the development and maintenance of secure network architectures aligned with organizational standards
Manage platform operational stability, including performance, security, and incident management
Research and stay updated on product releases, security best practices, and emerging threats to inform product backlog and deployment strategy
Enforce and continuously improve security standards, principles, and controls across all infrastructure components
Collaborate with infrastructure, architecture, and security teams to develop scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
Oversee lifecycle management of security devices and applications, including patching, upgrades, and redundancy planning
Provide support during escalations, support Level 3 incident management, and contribute to on-call rotation as needed
Mentor junior team members and contribute to standardization efforts across the organization
Technical Skills (By Category)
Networking & Security Principles:
Essential: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint), Load balancers (F5), IDS/IPS, Proxy solutions, Certificates
Preferred: Cloud security tools, Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
Automation & Scripting:
Essential: Ansible, Python scripting for automation and platform management
Preferred: Chef, other configuration management tools
Virtualization & Cloud:
Essential: VMware, KVM, OpenStack, Docker, OpenShift for containerization and virtualization
Preferred: Cloud native network security services (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Monitoring & Optimization:
Familiarity with OEM, third-party monitoring tools, and performance optimization techniques
Protocols & Standards:
Knowledge of licensing, security standards, network segmentation, VPNs, and encryption protocols
Experience Requirements
6+ years of experience in network security engineering within large enterprise environments, preferably financial institutions
Proven track record of deploying and managing large-scale, secure network infrastructures
Strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting firewalls, load balancers, and security appliances
Experience with automation, scripting, and orchestration tools to support platform efficiency
Knowledge of virtualization and cloud security solutions
Day-to-Day Activities
Design, implement, and support secure network architectures with up-to-date security controls
Conduct regular reviews, performance tuning, and patching of security devices and solutions
Troubleshoot security incidents, network outages, and performance issues
Collaborate with architecture, security, and infrastructure teams on strategic planning and compliance projects
Research new security threats, evaluate product releases, and update corporate standards accordingly
Mentor junior, support onboarding, and contribute to standardization and knowledge sharing initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
Certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, Palo Alto Networks Certification, Checkpoint Certification, or equivalent are preferred
Continuous learning and relevant certifications in security, cloud, or virtualization technologies
Professional Competencies
Strategic thinking with a proactive security and risk management mindset
Excellent communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Leadership qualities to mentor and influence team members and ensure adherence to standards
Adaptability to rapidly evolving security landscapes and changing organizational requirements
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.