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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Shift Timing:

1:00 PM - 10:00 PM IST (Flexible to work off-hours/weekends as required)

Experience:

6 to 10 Years (Relevant)

Notice Period:

Immediate to 15 Days

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced

Firewall Engineer

with deep expertise in implementing, upgrading, and maintaining enterprise firewall solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and cloud firewall technologies, along with a strong understanding of enterprise security, networking, and scripting/automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and build firewall solutions from scratch.
  • Plan and execute firewall upgrades, updates, and migrations.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and decommission Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls.
  • Work with hardware appliances and virtual firewalls in hybrid cloud environments.
  • Configure and manage firewall policies and controls via management servers.
  • Monitor network activity and enforce security policies and standards.
  • Troubleshoot network and firewall-related issues, including connectivity drops.
  • Analyze network traffic and ensure rule configuration aligns with security best practices.
  • Administer virtual private networks (VPNs).
  • Conduct regular software and security updates across firewall platforms.
  • Respond to security incidents and investigate potential breaches.
  • Participate in security audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for firewall configurations and policies.
  • Design and implement security solutions to secure enterprise networks.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support their technical development.

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Checkpoint.
    • Fortinet.
    • Palo Alto.
    • Cloud Firewalls (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Solid understanding of enterprise security architecture and advanced networking:
    • Routing, Switching, Load Balancing.
    • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF.
  • Familiarity with scripting/automation tools:
    • Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
  • Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and CLI.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to support off-hours and weekend work as needed.

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