cloud network operation engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 10-18 LPA)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in Networking, Azure Cloud, and Palo Alto technologies. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise network and cloud infrastructure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

As a key member of the infrastructure and security team, you will work closely with cloud architects, security professionals, and operations teams to build scalable and resilient networking solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You will be responsible for managing network security controls, cloud connectivity, firewall policies, and security best practices while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and business requirements.

The ideal candidate combines deep networking knowledge with hands-on experience in cloud networking and security technologies. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to risk mitigation, and the ability to support complex enterprise environments while driving continuous improvements in security and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Configure and maintain Azure networking services, including virtual networks, network security groups, routing, load balancing, VPNs, and private connectivity solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewall solutions to ensure secure network communication and threat protection.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, firewall rules, access controls, and segmentation strategies.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Support cloud migration initiatives by designing secure and scalable network architectures.
• Implement and manage secure connectivity between on-premises environments and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with security teams to strengthen network defense mechanisms and ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
• Perform network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution for complex infrastructure issues.
• Conduct network security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and remediation activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards, governance requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain technical documentation for network architecture, configurations, security policies, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate emerging networking and security technologies to recommend improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and infrastructure resilience planning activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure solutions.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong hands-on experience in Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, and Network Security.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud networking services and architecture design.
• Proven experience configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls and security solutions.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and load balancing technologies.
• Experience implementing network segmentation, access control policies, and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and secure network architecture design.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud networking environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex networking and firewall-related issues in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of security monitoring, threat prevention, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
• Knowledge of AWS networking and cloud infrastructure concepts is an added advantage.
• Experience working with firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and network security technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve infrastructure challenges effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and security best practices.
• Relevant networking, cloud, or security certifications are highly desirable.