Role : Network Security Engineer (CCIE Security)
Company: Stealth Startup (Managed Services – SMB & Enterprise)
Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 8–14 years
Industry Preference: Datacenter / Colocation / Managed Services
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer with a mandatory CCIE Security certification to support and secure large-scale datacenter network environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in enterprise firewall technologies, secure network architecture, threat mitigation, and 24×7 datacenter operations.
This role is based in Hyderabad and requires prior experience working in datacenter or managed services environments.
Key Responsibilities
Network Security Operations
- Implement, configure, and manage enterprise-grade firewall and security solutions
- Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, FTD, Firepower, and other enterprise security platforms
- Manage IDS/IPS, VPN, remote access, and perimeter security controls
- Support secure segmentation, zoning, and micro-segmentation strategies
Datacenter Network Security
- Secure core, distribution, and edge network layers in high-availability datacenter environments
- Implement and support routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
- Configure and manage load balancers and network security appliances
- Ensure high availability and redundancy across security infrastructure
Incident Response and Troubleshooting
- Lead resolution of critical security incidents within defined SLAs
- Perform deep packet analysis and root cause troubleshooting
- Support security investigations and remediation efforts
Change and Compliance Management
- Execute change management processes including planning, validation, deployment, and documentation
- Ensure adherence to internal security policies, audit requirements, and compliance frameworks
- Maintain accurate network diagrams and configuration repositories
Monitoring and Optimization
- Monitor security devices and network performance using enterprise monitoring tools
- Optimize firewall policies, routing configurations, and security controls
- Participate in capacity planning and proactive risk mitigation initiatives
Required Skills and Experience
- Mandatory active CCIE Security certification
- 8–14 years of experience in enterprise networking and security
- Strong hands-on experience in datacenter networking environments
- Deep expertise in Cisco security technologies including ASA, FTD, Firepower
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS)
- Experience with firewalls such as Palo Alto or Fortinet is an advantage
- Hands-on experience with VPNs, IPSec, SSL VPN, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation
- Strong troubleshooting skills in complex network topologies
Preferred Background
- Experience working in Datacenter, Colocation, or Managed Services industry
- Exposure to Nexus switches, ACI fabric, and high-availability architectures
- Familiarity with ITIL-based operations and ticketing systems
- Cloud networking exposure (AWS or Azure) is a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field
- CCIE Security certification (mandatory)
Why Join
- Work on mission-critical datacenter environments
- Exposure to enterprise and large-scale customer infrastructures
- High-ownership technical role in a growing managed services organization
- Competitive compensation aligned with certification and experience