Security Engineer III

Job Summary
We are looking for a seasoned Network Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience to drive network security implementation, architecture, and risk management. This role is focused on strengthening the organization’s security posture through design validation, policy enforcement, and continuous assessment of network security controls.
The role does not involve day-to-day deployment or operational maintenance but instead partners closely with network and infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and adherence to best practices.
Key Responsibilities

Define, review, and enforce network security architecture standards and best practices
Perform detailed firewall rule reviews (NGFW/WAF) to ensure compliance with security policies and least privilege principles
Evaluate and approve firewall change requests based on risk, business justification, and security impact
Conduct periodic network security posture assessments, identifying gaps and recommending remediation strategies
Lead initiatives to improve network security maturity, including segmentation, zero trust adoption, and attack surface reduction
Review and validate configurations of WAF platforms such as Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS WAF for effectiveness against modern threats
Assess NGFW policies for rule optimization, redundancy removal, and risk exposure
Partner with network operations teams to ensure secure implementation of approved designs and policies
Provide security guidance during architecture reviews, solution design discussions, and project onboarding
Analyze threat intelligence and emerging attack patterns to recommend proactive control improvements
Support audit and compliance efforts by ensuring network security controls align with standards (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.)
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and review frameworks for network controls
Act as a subject matter expert for network security in internal governance forums

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in network security, with a strong focus on design, review, and implementation
Deep understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, load balancing)
Hands-on knowledge (not necessarily operational ownership) of:

WAF solutions such as Akamai, Cloudflare, AWS WAF
NGFW platforms: Palo Alto (preferred) or similar technologies

Strong experience in firewall policy analysis, rule lifecycle management, and risk-based approvals
Proven experience in network security posture assessment and gap analysis
Strong understanding of security principles such as least privilege, defense-in-depth, and zero trust
Familiarity with common attack vectors (OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot mitigation techniques)
Experience working with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) from a security architecture perspective
Ability to interpret logs, traffic flows, and security events for risk evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PCNSE, CCSP, or CCIE Security
Experience with CDN and edge security architectures
Exposure to threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies
Familiarity with security governance frameworks and audit processes
Experience working in large enterprise or regulated environments

Key Competencies

Strong risk assessment and decision-making ability
Attention to detail in policy review and control validation
Ability to challenge and influence technical decisions constructively
Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous security improvement

Company Benefits & Perks:

Competitive salary package.
Performance based annual bonus (cash and stocks).
Hybrid working model (3 days office/week).
Group Medical & Life Insurance.
Modern offices with free amenities & fully stocked cafeterias.
Monthly food card & company paid snacks.
Hardship/shift allowance with company provided pickup & drop facility*
Attractive employee referral bonus.
Frequent company sponsored team building events and outings.

• Depending upon the shifts.

**The benefits package is subject to change at the management's discretion.