Network Security Administrator

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This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Job Title: Network Security Administrator
Position: Senior Systems Analyst
Experience:5+Years
Category: Senior Systems Analyst
Main location: Hyderabad/Bangalore/Pune/Chennai
Position ID: J0525-1650
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer to support and enhance our cloud and network security infrastructure, with a strong focus on Netskope Cloud Proxy, Network Access Control (NAC), and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). The ideal candidate will help ensure secure access to cloud services and corporate networks while enforcing policy compliance and minimizing risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• 5-8 years in cybersecurity or network security roles.

Netskope Cloud Proxy:

• Administer and maintain Netskope Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) policies.
• Implement and tune data loss prevention (DLP), malware scanning, and access controls.
• Monitor cloud traffic visibility and generate actionable insights into cloud app usage.
• Troubleshoot Netskope agent (client-based or forward proxy) issues and optimize performance.

Network Access Control (NAC) & Cisco ISE:

• Configure and manage Cisco ISE for 802.1X authentication, guest access, profiling, and posture checks.
• Design and enforce NAC policies for secure access to network resources based on user, device, and compliance posture.
• Integrate Cisco ISE with other enterprise systems including Active Directory, endpoint protection, and SIEM.
• Support incident response by investigating and remediating unauthorized or non-compliant access attempts.

General Support and Collaboration:

• Monitor logs, alerts, and dashboards for anomalies or policy violations across cloud proxy and NAC platforms.
• Collaborate with networking, endpoint, and compliance teams to enforce enterprise security policies.
• Document configurations, processes, and security events for audit and operational readiness.
• Assist in security audits, compliance checks, and technical evaluations.
• 3-5 years in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Proven experience with Netskope, Cisco ISE, and at least one major ZTNA or SWG product.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+, SAML, OAuth), and PKI.
• Experience troubleshooting endpoint connectivity and cloud access issues.
• Ability to analyze logs and work with security events and incident response teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with Netskope, Cisco ISE, and at least one major ZTNA or SWG product.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), authentication (RADIUS, TACACS+, SAML, OAuth), and PKI.
• Hands-on experience with Netskope or Web proxy technologies and cloud security tools (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella).
• Proficient with Cisco ISE, including policy sets, profiling, and posture assessment.
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) principles.
• Experience troubleshooting endpoint connectivity and cloud access issues.
• Ability to analyze logs and work with security events and incident response teams.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

• Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA) or equivalent.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP Security, or Cisco ISE specialist).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, identity-based access, and cloud security frameworks.
• Familiarity with security and networking tools such as firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Exposure to SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, etc.).