Senior Network Security Operations Engineer

Job Description

Senior Network Security Operations Engineer

Experience - 6-8 yrs

The Network Security Operations (NetSecOps) team is seeking two Senior Engineers to support and operate our global network security platforms. You will be responsible for Level 2 operations on Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy management, NAT, IPSEC tunnels, and related troubleshooting. You will work closely with peer teams to ensure our network remains secure, stable, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (Security Policies, NAT, IPSEC VPNs, routing, HA).
• Handle network security incidents, service requests, and configuration changes according to security policies.
• Monitor and analyse network events, logs, and traffic to identify and resolve issues.
• Support additional security technologies: Zscaler Proxy, NIPS, VPN, cloud security controls.
• Perform configuration audits to ensure compliance and security awareness.
• Produce clear documentation (incident reports, RCAs, procedures).

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks in an operational role.
• Strong knowledge of network security fundamentals (firewalls, IPSEC, VPNs, routing basics).
• Experience in operational/incident-driven environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Cloud networking and security: AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Zscaler, Infoblox DNS/DHCP.
• Automation/IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting, UIPath.
• Experience with NIPS, proxies, or cloud security tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Ownership mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Background

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications such as Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP, or cloud certifications.

Job Description

Senior Network Security Operations Engineer

Experience - 6-8 yrs

The Network Security Operations (NetSecOps) team is seeking two Senior Engineers to support and operate our global network security platforms. You will be responsible for Level 2 operations on Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy management, NAT, IPSEC tunnels, and related troubleshooting. You will work closely with peer teams to ensure our network remains secure, stable, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (Security Policies, NAT, IPSEC VPNs, routing, HA).
• Handle network security incidents, service requests, and configuration changes according to security policies.
• Monitor and analyse network events, logs, and traffic to identify and resolve issues.
• Support additional security technologies: Zscaler Proxy, NIPS, VPN, cloud security controls.
• Perform configuration audits to ensure compliance and security awareness.
• Produce clear documentation (incident reports, RCAs, procedures).

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks in an operational role.
• Strong knowledge of network security fundamentals (firewalls, IPSEC, VPNs, routing basics).
• Experience in operational/incident-driven environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Cloud networking and security: AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Zscaler, Infoblox DNS/DHCP.
• Automation/IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting, UIPath.
• Experience with NIPS, proxies, or cloud security tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Ownership mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Background

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications such as Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP, or cloud certifications.

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Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/109291?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-20T18:49:50