Network Engineer - Netskope

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Network Engineer – Netskope based in India.

This role is designed for a highly experienced network and security professional who will take ownership of designing, securing, and optimizing large-scale enterprise network infrastructures across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will work at the intersection of networking and cybersecurity, ensuring high availability, performance, and a strong security posture across mission-critical systems. The position requires deep expertise in multi-vendor ecosystems and modern architectures such as SD-WAN and SASE/SSE. You will play a key role in implementing zero-trust and cloud-delivered security models using platforms like Netskope and leading network vendors. Working closely with infrastructure and security teams, you will help shape resilient and scalable network architectures. This is a hands-on technical role in a fast-paced enterprise environment where reliability and precision are essential.

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade network and security infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot multi-vendor networking and security platforms including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba Central, Arista SD-WAN, and Netskope SSE/SASE solutions.
• Architect and optimize SD-WAN and SASE/SSE frameworks, integrating secure connectivity models such as ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS for modern enterprise environments.
• Implement and enforce network security controls including firewall policies, VPNs, routing protocols, and access management aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Monitor network performance and security posture using enterprise tools, while maintaining detailed documentation, configurations, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to ensure resilience, compliance, and continuous improvement of network services.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with strong exposure to security-focused environments and large-scale infrastructures.
• Strong hands-on expertise in routing and switching (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, NAT, QoS, WAN optimization).
• Proven experience with SD-WAN, SASE, and SSE architectures, including design, deployment, and operational management.
• Practical experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba Central, Arista SD-WAN, and Netskope platforms.
• Solid understanding of network security concepts including Zero Trust, firewall policies, VPN technologies, and cloud security frameworks.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and analytics tools for network and security operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, NSE, PCNSE, or Netskope certifications are highly preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale, multi-vendor network and security environments.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Professional growth in a high-impact, security-focused engineering role.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional infrastructure and security teams.
• Opportunity to work on modern cloud and hybrid networking transformations.