Network Security Engineer

Verizon

. Support daily operations, including internal and external stakeholder engagement and dotted-line leadership .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise network architecture, security design, and migration strategies, with a strong focus on building automated pipelines and implementing security frameworks. Proven ability to lead technical teams and optimize network performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Enterprise Network ImplementationCloud-Native Framework TransitionNext-Gen Firewalls (NGFW)Python and Ansible ProficiencyCISSP or CCIE Security Certification

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Hard Skills

Network Management SystemsCI/CD Pipeline ArchitectureLoad Balancing (Citrix/F5)IP Address Management (IPAM)Micro-SegmentationAutomated Pipeline DevelopmentTraffic Flow MappingSecurity Configuration StandardsStress TestingLow Level Design Diagrams

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementTechnical LeadershipMentorship

Tools & Technologies

SplunkZabbixSevOneAI/Copilot FrameworksVPNs

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCCIE SecuritySASE Certifications

Industry Keywords

Zero TrustNISTISO 27001CIS BenchmarksData Center Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCitrixCloudDNSFirewallsLinuxPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily operations, including internal and external stakeholder engagement and dotted-line leadership
Migrate critical network management systems and IT tools into secure network zones
Develop migration strategies and dependency maps for cloud-native framework transitions without business disruption
Build automated pipelines and Golden Config security frameworks for data center zone deployment
Lead security configuration standards and technical oversight for routers, switches, and firewalls
Map traffic flows and optimize DNS and load balancing for service cutovers
Architect CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows using AI/Copilot frameworks and scripting
Integrate firewalls, proxies, and identity-based security policies across network segments
Validate hardware through stress testing across Wi-Fi, retail systems, firewalls, proxies, and load balancers
Design Low Level Design diagrams and maintain physical topology knowledge
Establish roadmaps and technical standards for secure, scalable, high-performance network deployments
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Four or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
Four or more years of experience in enterprise network implementation, testing, and data center operations
Experience with DNS, Load Balancing (Citrix/F5), and IP Address Management (IPAM)
Two or more years of experience in enterprise network architecture and security design
Prior experience leading complex application migrations and data center consolidation projects
Experience building fault-tolerant architectures and micro-segmentation within Zero Trust (SASE/SSE) frameworks
Expertise in Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), proxies, VPNs, and IAM
Hands-on experience with Python and Ansible
Proficiency with enterprise logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Zabbix, and SevOne
Understanding of Linux/Windows operating systems and network infrastructure interactions
Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCIE Security, or related SASE certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home and assigned office days in a hybrid arrangement
Opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive
Mentorship and collaborative problem-solving culture