Sr Network Engineer

This job is with Danaher, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.Learn about theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.The Senior Network SASE Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all SASE-related technologies, driving the network and security transformation from traditional, perimeter-based models to a secure, cloud-centric architecture. This role involves integrating core SASE components—such as SD-WAN, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)—to deliver secure and high-performance access for all users, regardless of location. Join us to tackle challenging projects and make a direct impact on our core product while investing in your professional growth.This position is part of the IT Global Infrastructure & Operation team and will be located in Bengaluru, India. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Design and Architect highly available, scalable, and secure SASE solutions for complex, global, and hybrid-cloud network environments. Lead the implementation and deployment of core SASE components, including SD-WAN, ZTNA, CASB, Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), and DNS security solutions. Develop, implement, and optimize security policies, routing, and traffic steering logic across the SASE platform to enforce a consistent security posture. Evaluate and integrate new SASE-related technologies and features to maintain a state-of-the-art security and networking stack.Partner with Cyber Security teamsto ensure SASE policies and configurations align with organizational security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, ISO). Drive Zero Trust principles by designing and implementing fine-grained, identity-centric access control policies (ZTNA). Identify and implement automation opportunitiesusing scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools to increase deployment speed and operational efficiency. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of progressive experience in network and/or security engineering, with at least 2 years focused on SASE or similar cloud security architectures. Expert knowledge of SASE Framework and its core components (SD-WAN, ZTNA, CASB, SWG, FWaaS). Extensive hands-on experience with major SASE vendor solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki). Deep understanding of Network Protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and IPsec VPNs.Proficiency in Cloud Networking and security principles in one or more major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong Scripting and Automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) for infrastructure provisioning and management. Familiarity with Network Security concepts such as Next-Generation Firewalls, IDS/IPS, TLS inspection, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Python, YAML Jira, Confluence Ansible automation Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atdanaherbenefitsinfo.com . Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visitwww.danaher.com .