Sr. Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Department: Network Security & Infrastructure
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid / Onsite)
________________________________________
About Depth Secure
At Depth Secure, we are Ahead of Threats — protecting enterprise networks through innovation, resilience, and cutting-edge cybersecurity operations. Guided by our core values — Integrity, Excellence, and Customer Trust — we design and defend secure, high-performance network infrastructures for mission-critical environments.________________________________________

Position Summary
The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-grade network infrastructure supporting cybersecurity operations, SOC environments, and red teaming engagements. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and advanced network defense systems

.________________________________________Core Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage complex LAN/WAN architectures, multi-site VPNs, and cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls across Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper platforms.

• Implement Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) and micro-segmentation strategies.

• Design and maintain redundant, high-availability network systems using HSRP/VRRP and load balancing technologies.

• Manage IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network address management (NAT, PAT, IPv6).

• Perform deep packet inspection and traffic analysis using Wireshark, Zeek, and other monitoring tools.

• Integrate with IDS/IPS, SIEM, and SOAR platforms to detect and mitigate threats in real time.

• Collaborate with VAPT and Red Team units to simulate attacks, validate security controls, and close vulnerabilities.

• Develop network hardening baselines, ACLs, and firewall policies aligned with CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.

• Execute network penetration testing support and implement remediation for identified weaknesses.

• Maintain detailed network topology documentation, asset inventories, and configuration backups.

• Provide Tier-3 escalation support during incident response and forensic investigations.
________________________________________
Technical Proficiencies

• Routing & Switching: Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Mikrotik, Juniper, FortiSwitch, VLAN, STP, trunking.

• Security & Firewalls: Palo Alto NGFW, FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, pfSense.

• VPN & Remote Access: IPsec, SSL VPN, GRE, DMVPN, and remote user configuration.

• Network Monitoring: SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, Nagios, and SNMP-based systems.

• Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure VNets, VPN Gateways, Network Security Groups (NSG).

• Protocols & Tools: DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Syslog, NetFlow, Wireshark, tcpdump.

• Automation: Python scripting, Ansible playbooks, or Cisco DNA Center API familiarity.
________________________________________
Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.

• Certifications (Preferred):
o Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise or Security Track)
o Fortinet NSE 4–7
o Palo Alto PCNSE
o CompTIA Security+ / Network+
o AWS Certified Advanced Networking
o Offensive Security Network Defender (OSND)
________________________________________
Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, and security operations.

• Proven experience in high-availability, enterprise-grade, and security-focused environments.

• Exposure to red teaming or SOC environments is an added advantage.
________________________________________
Key Attributes

• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

• Ability to operate under pressure during incidents or live engagements.

• Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to evolving threat landscapes.
________________________________________
Why Join Depth Defense

• Work alongside elite cybersecurity experts and red team specialists.

• Hands-on exposure to enterprise defense, threat simulation, and advanced network design.

• Culture built on Integrity, Excellence, and Customer Trust — empowering you to lead from the front.