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Senior Network Security Engineer (12 Month contract)

Chennai, TN, in🌐 Remote💼 Contract💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-06-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deploy, configure, and operate enterprise and cloud-delivered security platforms with a focus on network, SASE, and Zero Trust security within a 24x7 SOC environment.

Role type

Senior Network Security Engineer (Individual Contributor)

Builds

Secure remote access, Zero Trust enforcement, and security monitoring across hybrid and cloud environments

Domain

Cybersecurity, Network Security, SASE, Cloud Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Palo Alto Networks technologies (Strata Cloud Manager, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access Browser), SASE architecture, Zero Trust, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), incident response, security monitoring, scripting/automation, NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks

Preferred skills

Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA/PCNSE), identity-aware security models, SIEM platforms, log analysis, detection tuning, compliance/audit support

Technologies

Palo Alto Networks, Strata Cloud Manager, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access Browser, AWS, Azure, GCP, SIEM, Python, PowerShell

Responsibilities

Lead design and maintenance of enterprise security infrastructure; Deploy and optimize security platforms; Administer Strata Cloud Manager, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access Browser; Support SASE, CASB, MDR, and SIEM integrations; Perform continuous security monitoring and deep-dive analysis of alerts; Serve as key member of incident response team; Automate security operations using scripting; Maintain documentation for configurations and procedures; Participate in rotating on-call schedule

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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