Consultant - Firewalls

5 - 7 years

12 - 13 Lacs

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Job Description

The IT Security Specialist (L2) is responsible for implementing security controls, monitoring systems for threats, and responding to incidents. This role focuses on operational security tasks, including vulnerability management, SIEM monitoring, endpoint protection, and ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.

Core Technical Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Implementation

  • Deploy and configure security solutions across networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud environments.
  • Maintain and optimize security technologies such as:
    • Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
    • Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
    • SIEM platforms
    • Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP/EDR)
    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    • Email Security solutions

Monitoring & Threat Detection

  • Monitor SIEM dashboards for anomalies and malicious activity; perform log correlation and root cause analysis.
  • Analyze firewall and WAF logs for suspicious patterns and escalate incidents as needed.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests, coordinate remediation with technical teams.

Incident Response

  • Execute first-level incident response, including containment and evidence collection.
  • Escalate complex incidents to L3 or Security Manager with detailed technical findings.
  • Update and maintain incident response playbooks.

Vulnerability Management

  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with IT teams.
  • Track and report on vulnerability closure timelines.

Compliance Support

  • Implement technical controls to meet compliance requirements (e. g. , ISO 27000, PCI-DSS, Data Protection regulations).
  • Conduct risk assessments focusing on the CIA triad and recommend technical safeguards.

Configuration & Baseline Management

  • Develop, apply and audit security baselines for servers, network devices and cloud resources.
  • Verify compliance through periodic technical audits.

Security Operations

  • Manage antivirus and anti-malware deployments and ensure signature updates.
  • Oversee backup integrity, replication, and HA/DR configurations for critical systems.
  • Maintain threat intelligence feeds and integrate them into security monitoring tools.

Technical Skills & Experience

  • Hands-on Expertise:

    • NGFW and WAF configuration and log analysis
    • SIEM administration and alert tuning
    • Endpoint security technologies
    • Basic cloud security (AWS/Azure) IAM policies, security groups
    • Vulnerability assessment and remediation coordination
  • Tools & Technologies:

    • Antivirus/Anti-malware platforms
    • DLP solutions
    • PAM solutions
    • Threat Intelligence platforms
    • Access Control and PIM solutions
  • Experience:

    • Minimum 5-7 years in IT, with 2-3 years in security-focused roles
    • Strong background in IT infrastructure and network administration

Certifications

Preferred: CEH, CompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty, SOC-related certs, ISO 27000 family

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