Network Security Operations Lead

This is a remote position.

WE’RE HIRING A NETWORK SECURITY OPERATIONS LEAD IN INDIA (REMOTE)!

CANDIDATE NEEDS TO BE BASED IN INDIA.
****This is a 1-year contract role with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.****


Excis is a global IT support leader globally, driven by innovation and collaboration.
We’re looking for a proactive Desktop Support Technician to manage hardware,
software, and IT assets across multiple locations. Join us for a rewarding career in a
supportive, family-like environment where you’ll look forward to coming to work every
day.

∙Client in 190+ countries
∙6000+ Engineers
∙200+ Enterprise Clients

We foster an open, friendly, and supportive growth-oriented culture where individual
achievements fuel team success. From solving complex IT challenges to celebrating
wins together, we put our people first.

Start your journey with Excis and grow with us!


What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network security engineers.
  
• Define and maintain operational procedures, documentation, and best practices.
  
• Oversee the management and maintenance of network security devices including firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet, Check Point), IDS/IPS, VPN solutions (IPsec, SSL), and proxies.
  
• Ensure optimal configuration, performance tuning, and health monitoring of all network security tools.
  
• Plan, design, and implement new security solutions and upgrades.
  
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; manage remediation efforts.
  
• Develop and enforce network security policies and standards aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, etc.
  
• Proactively identify and mitigate network security risks.
  
• Establish robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting mechanisms for security events.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements.
  
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure integrated and secure operations.
  
• Manage vendor relationships and external security service providers.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ experience in managing network security operations and teams.
  
• Strong expertise in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and proxy technologies.
  
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and compliance frameworks.
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
• Certifications: CISSP or CISA (mandatory).
  

Benefits

At Excis, your work matters. You’ll be part of a dynamic, hands-on team where your technical expertise directly enhances user satisfaction and operational success. We
offer a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, continuous
learning, and collaboration across diverse technologies. Enjoy competitive
compensation and the chance to contribute to a global IT leader that values innovation
and excellence.

Ready to make a difference and grow your career? Apply now to join Excis in
India (Remote) and be at the forefront of IT support excellence!