Network Security Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, TG, IND

Job Description

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summary

The Network Security Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and operating CDK’s network security controls across on‑premises and cloud environments. This role focuses on next-generation firewalls, network segmentation, secure connectivity, and traffic inspection to protect enterprise and production environments. The Network Security Engineer partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security teams to ensure resilient, scalable, and compliant network security aligned with zero trust principles and enterprise risk requirements.

Responsibilities

·         Design, implement, and maintain network security architecture across on‑premises and cloud environments

·         Engineer, operate, and optimize next-generation firewall platforms, with primary focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies

·         Implement and manage network segmentation, security zones, and traffic inspection policies to enforce least-privilege access

·         Support secure connectivity solutions including VPNs, site-to-site tunnels, remote access, and hybrid cloud networking

·         Partner with Cloud and Infrastructure teams to embed network security controls into cloud-native and hybrid architectures

·         Monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to network security events, performance issues, and policy violations

·         Develop and maintain firewall rulesets, NAT policies, and routing configurations following security and change standards

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

·         5+ years of experience in network and security engineering roles within enterprise environments

·         Strong hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls, specifically Palo Alto Networks (e.g., PAN‑OS, Panorama, SCM Pro)

·         Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on‑premises data centers and cloud platforms

·         Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, DNS, and load balancing concepts

·         Experience with VPN technologies, IPS/IDS, URL filtering, and network threat prevention capabilities

·         Working knowledge of cloud networking and security constructs in Azure, AWS, or GCP

·         Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to operate in high-availability, mission-critical environments

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience designing network security architectures aligned with zero trust and defense-in-depth principles

·         Expertise with Palo Alto features such as App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect, and threat prevention profiles

·         Experience with cloud-native firewall and cloud security services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)

·         Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent vendor and industry certifications

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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