Network Security

About Company:Our client is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises to reimagine business models and accelerate innovation through digital technologies. Powered by more than 84,000 entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, it caters to over 700 clients with its extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes.Job Title: Network SecurityLocation : Bangalore (Global village Tech Park)Experience : 5 to 8 YearsEmployment Type : Contract to HireWork Mode : HybridNotice Period : Immediate Joiners OnlyJob Description:Firewall Rule Certification EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated and detailoriented Firewall RuleCertification Engineer to join our team The ideal candidate will be responsible for the meticulous manual certification and validation of firewall rules to ensure they align with security policies and business requirements This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of our network infrastructureResponsibilitiesRule Analysis and Validation Manually review and validate firewall rules and policies against established security standards architectural guidelines and business requestsService now Candidate should be able to search and find the CI owner fromservice now and contact the application owner and work closelyChange Management Collaborate with Network Security Firewall SMELeads and application teams to review proposed firewall rule changes ensuring all modifications are properly documented and authorized through the change management processSecurity Policy Enforcement Ensure all firewall rules adhere to the organizations security policies including least privilege principles segmentation and compliance requirementsDocumentation and Reporting Maintain comprehensive documentation of all certified firewall rules including their purpose associated business owner and expiration dates Generate reports on rule compliance and validation statusTroubleshooting and Support Assist in troubleshooting network connectivity issues related to firewall rules and provide expert guidance on rule optimization and best practicesAudit and Compliance Support internal and external audits by providing evidence of firewall rule certification and compliance Ensure all rules are auditable and traceableCollaboration Work closely with various teams including application development infrastructure and security operations to understand business needs and translate them into secure firewall configurations You will maintain continuous followup until a solution is successfully implementedQualificationsExperience A minimum of 4 years of experience in network security specifically with firewall administration and rule managementTechnical SkillsStrong understanding of networking protocols TCPIP UDP ICMP and network services DNS DHCP HTTPSHandson experience with major firewall platforms such as Panorama Palo AltoNetworks Check Point and Azure Native firewalls Service now ticketing toolProficiency in interpreting network diagrams Network logs and packet capturesSoft SkillsExceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to problemsolvingStrong analytical skills and the ability to think critically about security risksExcellent communication skills both written and verbal for collaborating with technical and nontechnical stakeholdersAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environmentCertifications Relevant certifications such as CCNA Security Palo Alto Networks PCNSAPCNSE are highly desirable