Network Security Sme

Company Name VARITE India Private Limited About The Client An Indian multinational information technology IT consulting company headquartered in Noida The company has offices in 52 countries and over 225 944 employees The Client is a global IT services and consulting company that offers a wide range of services and products across various industries like IT Infrastructure Services Cybersecurity Services Cloud Services Big Data and Analytics Internet of Things IoT Solutions Semiconductor Services and Enterprise Software Products About The Job This expert role will partner with project management cybersecurity leadership and ServiceNow developers to enhance request workflows ensure best practices in firewall governance and contribute to the development of a compelling business case for future investments Essential Job Functions Firewall Rulebase Audit Optimization Perform a thorough review and audit of global firewall rulesets to identify outdated redundant or risky entries Define and document firewall optimization recommendations in alignment with organizational security standards Assist local IT and security teams in rule cleanup planning and validation Firewall Request Process Review Analyze and audit current processes for firewall change and access requests Identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and policy misalignments in the existing workflow Collaborate with ServiceNow developers to streamline and adjust request forms and approval logic where necessary Support for 2026 SOAR RFP Preparation Conduct market research on SOAR solutions capabilities and industry trends Support the project manager with the development of business case documentation and initial RFP draft content Engage with vendors and gather preliminary solution capabilities for evaluation Governance Documentation Provide documentation and recommendations for improved firewall management practices Ensure that audit findings and workflow enhancements are fully documented and socialized with stakeholders Contribute to the development of a lightweight governance model around firewall change control Qualifications Work Experience Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise network security particularly firewall administration and policy management Proven experience conducting firewall rule audits in complex environments multi-vendor preferred Palo Alto Fortinet Cisco ASA Firepower etc Familiarity with ITIL-based change processes and integration with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow Experience participating in RFI RFP development and vendor assessments Exposure to SOAR solutions or security automation tools is a must Strong analytical skills with attention to detail particularly in reviewing technical configurations and documentation Ability to collaborate across technical business and vendor teams Strong documentation communication and stakeholder engagement skills Education University degree in Computer Science Network Security or equivalent technical discipline Industry certifications such as CCNP Security PCNSE or equivalent are highly desirable ITIL Foundation certification is a plus How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to respond submit their updated resumes and for additional job opportunities please visit Unlock Rewards Refer Candidates and Earn If you re not available or interested in this opportunity please pass this along to anyone in your network who might be a good fit and interested in our open positions VARITE offers a Candidate Referral program where you ll receive a one-time referral bonus based on the following scale if the referred candidate completes a three-month assignment with VARITE Experience Level Bonus Referral 0-2 years INR 5 000 2-6 years INR 7 500 6 years INR 10 000 About VARITE VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA UK CANADA and INDIA VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking Cloud Infrastructure Hardware and Software Digital Marketing and Media Solutions Clinical Diagnostics Utilities Gaming and Entertainment and Financial Services Equal Opportunity Employer VARITE is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status veteran status or disability status