Network Security

About Company: They balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.Job Title: Network SecurityLocation: BengaluruWork Mode: Hybrid ModeExperience: 5-8 yearsJob Type: Contract to hire (C2H)Notice Period: - Immediate joiners.Mandatory Skills:Mandatory skills: Firewall - CheckPoint,Firewall - Palo Alto,Firewall - Cisco,Firewall - Fortinet,Network Security - Next Generation Firewalls/ NAC/ Zero Trust/ Segmentation/ APT / IPS/ IDS,Network Security.Firewall Rule Certification EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated and detailoriented Firewall Rule Certification 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 from service 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 Skillso Strong understanding of networking protocols TCPIP UDP ICMP and network services DNS DHCP HTTPSo Handson experience with major firewall platforms such as Panorama Palo Alto Networks Check Point and Azure Native firewalls Service now ticketing toolo Proficiency in interpreting network diagrams Network logs and packet capturesSoft Skillso Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to problemsolvingo Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically about security riskso Excellent communication skills both written and verbal for collaborating with technical and nontechnical stakeholderso Ability 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