Senior Network Engineer - Security (Cisco FTD)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Network Engineer - Security (Cisco FTD) based in India. We are seeking an experienced network security professional to support and secure enterprise network environments for clients across global regions. In this senior role, you will provide 24/7 network operations support, troubleshoot complex security challenges, and independently manage critical incidents and escalations. You will bring deep expertise in Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC), alongside strong routing, switching, and multi-vendor networking capabilities. You will implement and maintain security policies, VPNs, and network protection measures while identifying risks and delivering effective remediation. Working directly with international clients, you will communicate clearly under pressure and drive high-priority technical calls toward timely resolution. This opportunity suits a technically strong, client-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and values continuous learning.

Accountabilities

• Manage enterprise network security operations: Provide 24/7 support to global clients, investigate complex network and security issues, and ensure timely resolution of incidents, escalations, and service disruptions.
• Administer Cisco Firepower platforms: Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco FMC and FTD solutions, applying advanced security capabilities to protect enterprise network infrastructure.
• Implement security policies and controls: Configure firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), intrusion prevention, URL filtering, malware analysis, and other security measures in accordance with established security standards.
• Configure and maintain VPN solutions: Implement and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, including IPSec technologies, to enable secure communication across distributed environments.
• Manage certificates and security incidents: Handle SSL certificate requests, renewals, installations, and troubleshooting, while responding to threats and incidents such as malware detection, DDoS attacks, and firewall policy conflicts.
• Support enterprise routing and switching: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Arista networking solutions, and enterprise LAN/WAN environments, including VLANs, ARP, MAC address tables, Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannel, switch stacking, HSRP/VRRP, routing, and ACLs.
• Support SD-WAN environments: Where applicable, configure and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions such as Cisco Viptela and Versa, including dynamic path selection, application performance optimization, connectivity, encryption, secure tunneling, and integrated firewall policies.
• Lead critical technical escalations: Independently drive high-priority P1/P2 technical calls, coordinate troubleshooting, de-escalate challenging situations, and provide clear, concise updates to clients throughout the resolution process.
• Assess and remediate security risks: Evaluate emerging network security risks, recommend practical remediation measures, and implement solutions aligned with applicable vendor policies and security best practices.
• Manage client relationships and competing priorities: Handle client interactions and multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining professionalism, clear communication, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Professional experience: 5–10 years of experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting multi-vendor enterprise networking solutions, including complex network security environments.
• Routing and switching expertise: Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching principles, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, ACLs, and NAT.
• Cisco security proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC), Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and related Cisco security products, including configuration, policy management, incident response, and troubleshooting.
• Firewall and VPN knowledge: Strong experience with firewall administration, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, malware protection, IPSec, site-to-site VPNs, and remote-access VPN technologies.
• Multi-vendor netw…