Network Security Engineer

Job Description

Role: Network Security Engineer-III Location: Delhi NCR Hybrid Experience: 7+ years Project: Cisco ASA to Palo Alto / Firepower EOL Migration Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced L3 Network Security Engineer to support a large-scale Firewall Migration Project, transitioning firewalls from Cisco ASA (5508,5525,5545,5555 etc.) to Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls (including 1410 models, VSYS, and VM-Series). The candidate will work closely with technical leads to execute migration activities, validate configurations, and support post-migration troubleshooting. Job Description – Key Responsibilities: Participate in the migration and config conversion of: ASA → Palo Alto (1410 VSYS, 1410 Single Tenant & VM-Series) ASA → Cisco Firepower with ASA Code or FTD Perform configuration conversion using tools and manual methods. Configure and validate: NAT policies (Static, Dynamic) Site-to-Site VPNs and Client-to-Site VPNs (AnyConnect/Global Protect) Firewall Policies, HA, SSL VPNs, NextGen features (IPS/IDS) Strong knowledge of change/Incident management process. Conduct pre- and post-migration validation. Support change windows, participate in troubleshooting during cutovers. Document configurations and migration steps. Collaborate with L4 engineers and stakeholders during complex migrations. Must-Have Skills: · Hands-on experience with: Cisco ASA Cisco FTD/Firepower Palo Alto NGFW (including 1410, VM-Series, VSYS) Palo Alto NGFW (VSYS, Panorama, Expedition, Migration Manager ) Strong command of: Cisco ASA- ACL, VPN setup (IPSec/SSL), AnyConnect, HA Setup, NAT, Policy Management, OS Upgrade. Palo Alto- VPN setup (IPSec/SSL), Global protect, HA Setup, NAT, Policy Management, PANOS Upgrade. Routing protocols (Static, OSPF, BGP) and switching fundamentals Experience in ASA to Palo Alto / Firepower config conversion. Familiarity with tools like Expedition, Migration Manager, or similar. Solid troubleshooting and packet capture analysis skills. Soft Skills & Professional Attributes: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to clearly articulate ideas, processes, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong documentation abilities – capable of creating and maintaining clear, concise technical documentation and procedures. Flexible, proactive, and self-driven – demonstrates initiative, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Preferred Certifications: Cisco Certifications: CCNP Security / CCNP R&S Palo Alto Certifications: PCNSA/PCNSE