Network Security Engineering Manager Zscaler & Fortinet
- Source: Naukri
- Peoplefy Infosolutions
- On-site
- Hyderabad
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
Role Summary
The Network Security Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of network security engineers who design, implement, and operate enterprise-scale Zscaler (SSE / ZIA / ZPA) and Fortinet (Next-Generation Firewalls, IPS, VPN) platforms. The role ensures secure, resilient, and high-performance network connectivity across onpremises, cloud, and hybrid environments while enabling Zero Trust and SASE strategies.
Key Responsibilities Technical & Platform Leadership
Own the architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of Zscaler and Fortinet firewall platforms.
Lead design and enforcement of firewall, proxy, IPS, VPN, and segmentation policies.
Drive Zero Trust and SASE adoption using Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Branch Connector.
Standardize and optimize firewall rules and reduce technical debt.
Engineering Operations
Oversee upgrades, patching, configuration management, and incident response.
Partner with SOC, Cloud Security, IAM, and Infrastructure teams during incidents.
Ensure compliance with network security standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive automation for policy deployment and validation.
People & Delivery Management
Lead, mentor, and develop network security engineering teams.
Establish on-call, escalation, and operational readiness models.
Manage capacity planning, delivery commitments, and prioritization.
Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement
Translate cybersecurity strategy into engineering roadmaps.
Act as the primary interface with Zscaler and Fortinet vendors.
Support audits, risk reviews, and executive reporting.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of network security engineering experience with 35 years in leadership.
Deep hands-on experience with Zscaler and Fortinet platforms.
Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, Zero Trust, and SASE.
Experience operating security platforms in hybrid and cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience driving enterprise Zero Trust transformations.
Automation experience using APIs, Terraform, Ansible, or scripting.
Certifications such as PCNSE, NSE 7/8, CCNP Security, or CISSP.
Primary Skills
- Exp -12 -20 Years
- Location - Hyderabad
- Architect experience + Strong exp in TCIP, DNS server, VP, Global protect / Fortinet Firewall, any WAF, Zscaler
Skills
- zscaler
- fortinet-security
- Terraform
- Ansible
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