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Minimum 7 years of experience focused on network support, configuration, and implementation.

7 years of experience in Cisco, core switching, routing, MPLS, and firewall.

Networking and security architecture and engineering support experience across local, regional, and global domains.

Ability to effectively execute multiple IT projects and deadlines with limited supervision.

Expert level Understanding of Network security technology.

Troubleshoot skill for Complex incidents involving multiple devices of different OEMs.

Configuration skill of Firewall, IPS, Antibots.

Assessing situation, identify problems and provide solutions.

Planning, Designing, Implementing and Managing the different types of networks and security devices from multiple OEMs.

Leadership and Management Skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience –

Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployment and data center experience.

Experience with design and implementing Software Defined Network (SDN) and large complex networks.

Experience with protocols and technologies such as, BDP, OSPF, MP-FBP EVPN, VXLAN, or VPC.

Mandatory Certification -

CCIE/JNCIE/Other Industry leading OEM expert level Certification – Juniper / Cisco

Educational Qualification

About the Company

We are looking for a seasoned Network Security Specialist with deep expertise in Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Layer 3 network security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration, monitoring, and management of WAF solutions including F5, AWS WAF, Cloudflare, and Imperva. This role demands strong analytical skills, hands-on technical experience, and the ability to work independently in a client-facing environment.

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Network Security Specialist with deep expertise in Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Layer 3 network security.

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and manage WAF platforms such as F5, AWS WAF, Cloudflare, and Imperva.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain WAF systems in production environments.
• Independently handle ticketing tools like Symphony, CDC, and Google SOAR.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly health checks of WAFs and other network security devices.
• Communicate with OEMs, vendors, partners, end users, and clients regarding WAF-related issues.
• Update and manage tickets for incidents and service requests related to WAFs.
• Analyse WAF-related tickets and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 10 Years
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Location: Client Site – Mumbai

Required Skills

• Proficiency in configuring, managing, and optimising WAF solutions.
• Strong understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and web application communication.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and XSS.
• Ability to develop and enforce security policies and rulesets tailored to specific web applications.
• Experience with vulnerability testing tools and techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Monitor and analyse network traffic to detect and respond to suspicious activities.
• Conduct incident response and forensic analysis during security breaches.
• Regularly monitor WAF security logs and alerts to proactively identify threats.
• Collaborate effectively with development and IT teams to ensure secure application deployments.
• Communicate clearly with OEMs, vendors, partners, and clients regarding security issues and resolutions.
• Maintain a proactive mindset by staying updated with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.

Preferred Certifications (Any)

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
• CompTIA Security+
• COBIT 5 Certification Training
• AZ-500 – Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
• GIAC – Global Information Assurance Certification

Network Security Specialist ( 5yrs exp, Fortigate exp must )

India

Network Security Specialist: - Role Description:

• Understanding customer/project requirement and work on solutions in accordance to the requirement for Network Security
• Prepare HLD, LLD, Migration plan and other documents to facilitate the Design and Deployment
• Post deployment be part of operations to facilitate smooth operations and train Operations team members
• Responsible for certain technological/functional areas with frequent Co-ordination with various stake holder providing feedbacks and updates

Skill Sets

• Sizing, Design, Deploy & Manage Firewall, IPS, Content Filtering & other NGFW functionalities – FortiGate /Palo Alto / Checkpoint /Cisco
• Administrative experience on Network & Network Security builds spanned across Switching, Dynamic routing, Data communication and relevant protocols, various clustering mechanisms
• Extensive experience on Citrix based Load Balancers & Web Application Firewalls
• Experience on managing & supporting Cisco ISE Based TACACS
• Good Understanding on Data Center technologies like Virtualization, SDN/NFV using NSX, Hyper-Convergence, and other concepts within VMware needed for Network/Network Security DC Designs
• Understanding on concepts like Micro-Segmentation within NSX, FortiGate & Arista, Public & Private Cloud offerings within the Network Security space
• Experience on handling Major incidents which involves working with different stake holders for incident resolution
• Experience or Ability for the Root cause analysis
• Experience on supporting Security Assurance Tasks like Vulnerability Closure, Configuration Compliance, Risky Rule Review
• Support Security Incident Detection, response & mitigation
• Team Player with capability to train junior team members as required
• Familiar with ITIL framework

Certifications Preferred: FortiGate / Palo Alto

Total Experience: Minimum 7 years' experience in infra security domain

Level: Consultant / Sr. Consultant

Shift: 24*7 shifts.

Location: Any (Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai) (WFH + Work from office in hybrid mode)

Notes

Firewall day to day incidents , incident based firewall management

5 years experience.

Fortigate experience is must

Palo Alto good to have.

Skills: security,firewall,palo alto,fortinet,ids/ips

The Network Security advisor will engage in daily maintenance and operations of the Firewall, Prisma, Routing & Switching and AWS cloud Networking. The Network Security Advisor will work primarily with Network Security products from Palo Alto, The Network Security advisor would design, confirm, determine and/or troubleshoot traffic flows, security implementation and configurations etc. Network Security Services include daily maintenance and operations of multiple customers network security infrastructure. The successful candidate will be required to troubleshoot firewall and network traffic flows, as well as maintain accurate documentation of network and security products, support activities and processes. The candidate will also be required to work independently and remotely when troubleshooting and must have the ability to solve problems with minimal client input and ability to escalate when solution is not readily apparent.

• The Network Security Advisor would work on Requests, Changes, Incidents and Problem records to support our customers network security environment.
• Implement Network Security solutions and provide operational support in a customer environment.
• Support Palo Alto, Prisma SASE solution.
• Will provide technical escalation to L1 support engineers.
• Provide On-call support for high severity incidents in a 24x7 environment.
• Detect security issues, create customer tickets, and manage problems until closure.
• Ensure that Service Level Agreements and operational standards are met.
• Perform system maintenance, checkups and maintain current documentation.
• Provide resolution plans for device issues.
• Propose service, process, and technical improvements to management.
• Experience and at least 5 years Network Security administration experience.
• Excellent Time Management skills required to properly manage operations duties and other task that will assist in the optimization of the firewall team.
• Working with internal tools to complete configuration backup/restore as well as monitoring and reporting.
• Responsibilities included assisting in Daily Steady State operations in request and change management as well as weekly on-call rotation support.
• Complete Weekly/Monthly Health Status checks across all support network security platforms.
• Working with multiple customers support environment to complete upgrades, patches, overall operational support.
• Assist in conducting rule set reviews to improve overall security footprint for our customers.
• Provide operational support of the Network & Security environments.
• Detect security issues, create customer tickets and manage problems until closure.
• Ensure that Service Level Agreements and operational standards are met.
• Perform system maintenance, checkups and maintain current documentation.
• Provide resolution plans for device issues.
• Propose service, process and technical improvements to management.
• Minimum 8-9 overall years experience in Networking
• 5 years of Palo Alto, NGFW, SASE

Location - Bengaluru,India,Hyderabad,Chennai,Coimbatore,Pune

• Developing and implementing comprehensive network security strategies and policies.
• Configuring and managing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs.
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity and responding to security incidents.
• Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Staying informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborating with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into network design and operations.
• Leading incident response efforts and performing post-incident analysis.
• Managing security awareness training programs for employees.
• Maintaining documentation of security systems, procedures, and incident logs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security or information security.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience with cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and presenting security findings.

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• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for telecommunication networks.
• Design, deploy, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM systems.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and suspicious activities.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and implement remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to integrate security best practices into network designs.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on network security matters and contribute to security architecture reviews.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network security, with a specialization in telecommunications networks.
• Deep understanding of network security principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with various security technologies such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco), IDS/IPS, WAF, and VPN.
• Proficiency in security monitoring tools and SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Experience with threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of telecom network architecture (5G, LTE, Core, RAN) and associated security challenges.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple security projects simultaneously.