Lead Network Security Engineer
About the role
The Lead Network Security Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and advanced L3-level troubleshooting across enterprise network and security operations. The role involves resolving complex network and security incidents, overseeing the design and maintenance of network infrastructure, and leading the implementation of security solutions. The engineer will mentor and guide junior and senior network engineers, ensure high-quality technical service delivery, and drive continuous improvements in network reliability and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have extensive experience in network engineering and security, strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud networking, as well as proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering and network security, with strong enterprise-level technical expertise.
- Extensive hands-on experience with L3 network troubleshooting and complex infrastructure escalations.
- Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies, including Cisco and Juniper.
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise firewall technologies, particularly Palo Alto, Cisco and Fortinet.
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, VPNs, wireless technologies and authentication solutions.
- Experience with SD-WAN implementations and enterprise network infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with load balancing solutions such as F5 or NetScaler.
- Good understanding of cloud networking across AWS, Azure or GCP.
- Experience with network monitoring, performance management and incident management tools.
- Proven experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills.
Nice to have
- Relevant advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE or equivalent.
- Experience working within managed services or large-scale enterprise environments.
- Previous experience leading technical teams or acting as an L3 escalation point.
- Experience driving infrastructure transformation and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Technologies
- Authentication
- AWS
- Azure
- CCNP
- Cisco
- Firewall
- Fortinet
- GCP
- ITIL
- Network Security
- Palo Alto Networks
- SD-WAN
- VPN
Highlights
The role requires 8+ years of experience and advanced technical expertise. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or PCNSE are desirable. Experience in managed services or large-scale enterprise environments is preferred. Leadership and mentoring experience are advantageous.
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