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Senior IP & Firewall Security Engineer

7 years

0 Lacs

chennai tamil nadu india

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ip firewall security design network networking cisco juniper pfsense routing wan architecture segmentation compliance analysis remediation documentation topology tcp bgp ospf eigrp vpn ipsec ids monitoring logging siem integration aws azure gcp troubleshooting certifications leadership mentoring communication nist

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On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Experience : 7+ years

Work Location: Chennai [ Work from Office]


Job Summary:

Senior IP & Firewall Security Engineer


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain enterprise firewall solutions (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Juniper, pfsense.) and security appliances.
  • Develop and enforce IP routing, NAT, VPNs, and access control policies across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.
  • Conduct network security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor network traffic and logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
  • Collaborate with IT, cloud, and application teams to define secure network architecture and policies.
  • Manage firewall rule sets, network segmentation, and VPNs ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Participate in incident response, forensic analysis, and remediation of network security breaches.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on firewall and IP security best practices.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security tools and technologies.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for network topology, security policies, configurations, and procedures.
  • 5+ years of experience in network security, firewall administration, and IP networking.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN).
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall solutions (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Juniper).
  • Experience in configuring NAT, access control lists (ACLs), VPNs, and IDS/IPS integration.
  • Proficient in network monitoring, logging, SIEM integration, and threat detection tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex network/security issues.
  • Industry certifications preferred:

  • CCNP Security / CCIE Security

  • CISSP / CISM / CEH

  • Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSE / Check Point CCSA / CCSE

Key Competencies:

  • Leadership and mentoring ability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS

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