Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Lead Cyber Security Engineer – Network

Level: Senior

Location: Bengaluru, KA, India

About the Role

Our client's ENGINE team is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer – Network to take ownership of our enterprise network security operations. This role focuses on ensuring that network security devices are configured and maintained with a least-privileged access approach and built in alignment with secure-by-design principles. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with cybersecurity governance frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, while enabling the company's digital transformation journey.

This position requires a seasoned professional who can balance deep technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration, ensuring a secure, reliable, and compliant network environment across business and industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Network Security Design & Implementation

• Design, implement, and maintain secure business and industrial communication solutions in compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop network architectures leveraging secure network protocols and communications.
• Integrate compliance and cyber considerations into all network design and deployment activities.

Operational Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide Tier-3 technical support to operational teams, coordinating with vendors, managed service providers (MSPs), and cybersecurity teams.
• Troubleshoot complex network security issues, ensuring minimal downtime and prompt remediation.
• Maintain processes for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure network security technologies comply with industry standards, regulations, and our clients cybersecurity policies.
• Champion adherence to secure-by-design and least-privileged access principles across the enterprise.
• Participate in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) exercises.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with Product Owners, Operations Managers, Risk Managers, architects, and other stakeholders to design and support network products.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation, implementation plans, and test plans.
• Use ticketing and change management systems to track incidents and changes.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Share best practices with global peers in network design, operations, and cybersecurity.
• Contribute to lifecycle activities, from planning and implementation to support and retirement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in network security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Network security protocols, firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Secure network design and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Enterprise network infrastructure (routing, switching, VPNs, segmentation).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Network security devices from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper.
• Secure configuration and hardening of network appliances.
• Experience in incident response, change management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, CEH, or GIAC.
• Experience with industrial control networks (OT security).
• Familiarity with cloud network security in Azure or AWS environments.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.