Senior Network Security Engineer (12 Month contract)

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. 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 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  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 work