Hybrid Senior Network Engineer, Security

at Pythian

• Job title: Senior Network Engineer, Security
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Firewalls
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bengaluru, India

About the role

• Senior Network Engineer providing 24/7 network support for global clients in a hybrid role at Pythian specializing in Security and SDWAN.

Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience in handling, troubleshooting network and security-related issues.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco ASA and FTD platforms, including installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate diverse security risks in a fast-moving environment and be technically capable of suggesting and carrying out remediation, in accordance with Cisco's security policies and standards.
• Implement security measures on network infrastructure, such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security policies
• Create and implement security policies, access control lists (ACLs), and NAT rules to ensure secure communication across the network.
• Implement and configure VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs, using ASA and FTD.
• Experience with SSL certificate management, including CSR generation, certificate renewal, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues related to ASA and FTD firewalls.
• Provide support for network security incidents, including malware detection, DDoS attacks, and firewall policy conflicts.
• Expert knowledge of advanced security features such as intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and malware analysis.
• Good to have experience on any “Software Defined Networking” solution, i.e. Cisco/Viptela/Versa SD-WAN
• Configure network policies, application performance optimization, and dynamic path selection using SD-WAN.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SD-WAN, including connectivity, security policies, and application performance.
• Implement security policies and ensure secure communication between SD-WAN sites using Versa’s integrated security features, such as encryption, secure tunnelling, and firewall integration.
• Independently drive P2/P1 Technical calls from the network's end, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to de-escalate situations and provide clear, concise updates to clients.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to handle and manage client interactions and escalations independently, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of critical issues.
• Work in a billable environment and achieve those targets associated with your position.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 years of experience in implementing and managing multi-vendor network solutions.
• Expert-level experience in Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and other Cisco security products.
• Prior experience collaborating with global clients from US, Europe, and APAC regions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage client expectations and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering effective solutions and managing client escalations efficiently.
• A relevant certification in security is an asset.

Benefits

• Love your career: Competitive total rewards and salary package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Love your work/life balance: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection.
• Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
• Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
• Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
• Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.