Senior Cloud Network Engineer

About usslice, India's leading consumer payments and credit platform, has now merged with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), marking a significant step into the banking sector. Trusted by over 18 million Indians, we are on a mission to build the most loved bank in India—offering simple, transparent, and customer-first banking.About the team

Everything that you see on the internet - developers made it. Even the page that you've opened right now and are reading this very line from - a developer. At slice, we're trying to build a world class product and that takes some crazy, world class engineers. A team so supportive - even if you miss a ';' in your code, they got your back till the code runs successfully.About the role

Cloud Network Engineer role will involve designing, deploying and managing secure cloud infrastructure, focusing on advanced firewall technologies and network automation.What will you do

Design, Install, and Configure network infrastructure at new sites by designing, installing, and configuring various network devices, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and ISP circuits. Collaborate with low-voltage vendors, ISPs, workplace services, and cross-functional teams throughout the site build process to deliver robust and reliable network infrastructure. Implement routine network changes, including operating system upgrades, routing adjustments, ACL/firewall rule updates, and other regular tasks associated with ongoing projects.

Design, configure, and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions to enhance security. Secure and manage cloud-based network resources across platforms like AWS (preferred), Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring best practices in security and scalability.

Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using tools such as Ansible, Python, and Bash scripts to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention. Maintain expertise in IP networking, routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and related technologies. Manage secure communication protocols and certificate management, including PKI infrastructure, digital certificates, and key management.

Work alongside development teams to integrate network security policies and best practices into CI/CD pipelines (using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Chef, and Puppet) to automate network security processes within the development lifecycle. Implement monitoring tools and solutions that provide real-time visibility into the health of the network infrastructure, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution. Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent network or Infrastructure as Code (IAC) CI/CD-related needs within the organization.

Collaborate with technical leadership to contribute to the infrastructure roadmap, focusing on fortifying the security posture of the infrastructure through the use of automation and proactive defense strategies. What will you need

Over 4 years of hands-on experience with core firewall technologies, including a solid working knowledge of Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW). Demonstrated experience in deploying, upgrading, configuring, and managing the full lifecycle of NGFW solutions.

Practical experience with cloud service provider ecosystems, particularly AWS (preferred), along with knowledge of managing cloud networking resources. Proficiency in network automation using Ansible, Python, or Bash, as well as experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) tools such as Terraform and Crossplane. Strong working knowledge of IP Networking, Routing, Switching, VPNs, DNS, and Load Balancing.

Ability to assess and review networking security policies across multiple firewalls, ensuring they align with organizational security standards. Familiarity with microservices technology and experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Chef, and Puppet is a plus. Comprehensive understanding of PKI infrastructure, digital certificates, key management, and secure communication protocols.

Basic understanding of SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tooling and integration with cloud resources to ensure seamless monitoring and security operations. Proficiency in performing traffic and port scans during incident investigations to identify potential vulnerabilities or security threats. A self-starter attitude with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues.

Life at slice

Life so good, you'd think we're kidding:Competitive salaries. Period. An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents.

We'll love you and take care of you, our promise. Flexible working hours. Just don't call us at 3AM, we like our sleep schedule.

Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life. A reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it here.

Learning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kidding. Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel like home.

An environment so good, you'll forget the term "colleagues can't be your friends".