Senior Network Security Engineer (12 Month contract)

Location: Chennai, TN, India
Department: Human Resources

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Network Security Engineer to join our growing global team at Sectigo.

The Senior Network Security Engineer is an experienced, hands‑on security practitioner responsible for deploying, configuring, and operating enterprise and cloud‑delivered security platforms. This role has a strong emphasis on network, SASE, and Zero Trust security, including Palo Alto Networks technologies such as Strata Cloud Manager, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access Browser. 

The role is operational in nature and embedded within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. The engineer will actively support continuous monitoring, incident response, and platform optimization across on‑prem and cloud environments, ensuring reliable, scalable, and compliant security controls. 

Here are the core functions, responsibilities, and expectations for this role: 

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise and cloud‑based security infrastructure 
• Deploy, configure, optimize, and maintain security platforms with a focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies 
• Administer and support Strata Cloud Manager, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access Browser for secure access and Zero Trust enforcement 
• Support SASE, CASB, MDR, and SIEM integrations across hybrid and cloud environments 
• Perform continuous security monitoring and deep‑dive analysis of security alerts and events 
• Serve as a key member of the incident response team, participating in detection, response, containment, and recovery activities 
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, cloud, and application teams to embed security controls into designs and deployments 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and emerging threats 
• Ensure security tooling and architectures align with industry standards and regulatory requirements 
• Automate repetitive security operations and monitoring tasks using scripting and tooling 
• Maintain accurate documentation for security configurations, architectures, procedures, and incident response 
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule, including nights and weekends, to support 24x7 operations 
• Perform other job‑related duties as required 

More information about this role:

• This is a 12-Month Contract and remote position based in India.
• This is an individual contributor role, reporting to our Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations.

(Second bullet point: please provide the compensation range disclosure.)

• The targeted compensation package for this role is between 20 LPA to 30 LPA

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity platforms 
• Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks products, including:  
• Strata Cloud Manager 
• GlobalProtect 
• Prisma Access Browser 
• Strong understanding of network security, secure remote access, Zero Trust, and SASE architectures 
• Demonstrated experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) 
• Experience operating in a 24x7 SOC environment, supporting monitoring and incident response 
• Proficiency integrating and troubleshooting security tools across complex hybrid environments 
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 
• Ability to work a rotating on‑call schedule, including nights and weekends 
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, operationally focused environment 

Ideal Candidate Profiles, Talents, and Desired Qualifications:

• Palo Alto certifications such as PCNSA or PCNSE 
• Experience with Zero Trust and identity‑aware security models 
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar) 
• Experience with SIEM platforms, log analysis, and detection tuning 
• Familiarity with compliance, audit support, and security control validation 
• Strong communication and cross‑team collaboration skills 

Additional Information

Sectigo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Sectigo, we are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout your career. We hire and promote the most qualified individuals based on their skills, experience, job requirements, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate.

Our “One Sectigo” culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and supports a respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Our Hiring Process at Sectigo:

To enhance your experience, Sectigo may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during the recruitment process. We are committed to using AI responsibly and transparently, ensuring fairness, accuracy, and human oversight at every stage.

Global team. Global reach. Global impact.

At Sectigo, we believe doing good is good business. Our strength and our success come from our team of passionate, engaged individuals who make a difference, both locally and globally. Our commitment to engagement is rooted in an unconditionally inclusive workforce, embodying our unique perspectives, heritages, and backgrounds, all as diverse as the experiences of each Sectigo employee. Importantly, we strive to be recognized not only as the CLM leader but also for our intentional efforts to promote employees into the roles that most challenge and excite them, into experiences that allow them to grow their interests as we grow the business. We are committed to bringing a little bit of fun and a whole lot of happiness into everything we do so that our work – and our team members – reflect the positive outcomes we deliver to our customers every day.  

Company Description

Sectigo is the most innovative provider of certificate lifecycle management (CLM), delivering solutions that help the world’s largest brands simplify how digital trust is managed and scaled. Sectigo’s automated, cloud-native CLM platform issues and manages digital certificates across enterprise environments, enabling organizations to reduce complexity, accelerate time to value, and strengthen security across environments. Sectigo is one of the largest, longest-standing, and most reputable CAs with more than 700,000 customers, including 65% of the Fortune 500. Sectigo holds six combined active leadership seats in the CA/Browser Forum and ETSI and brings two decades of delivering unparalleled digital trust.

Simplicity at Scale.

How we show up with each other and our customers every day is just as important, and we win as #OneSectigo by living out our core values - Support, Excellence, Communication, Teamwork, Integrity, Growth and Openness. We are committed to investing in our diverse teams where everyone understands their role and how they support our strategic goals, we drive operational excellence through scale and efficiency, and we strive to delight our customers and become the market leader in our industry. If you aspire to join a driven team that holds each other accountable to meeting our lofty goals and you’d like to be part of our growth story in delivering a market leading user experience, we’d like to talk to you.