deputy manager

Job Description : Senior IT Security Engineer

Job Location  : Azamabad, Near RTC Cross Roads, Hyderabad

Senior IT Security Engineer (AM/DM)with 10–15 years of hands-on experience in enterprise security infrastructure and network management. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Barracuda), advanced knowledge of networking (VLANs, routing, switching), and a broad understanding of cybersecurity solutions including XDR, EDR, and threat management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Barracuda) including rule base optimization, upgrades, and high availability setups.
2. Administer and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures, including VLANs, routing, switching, and VPNs, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across the organization.
3. Lead security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and provide recommendations to enhance enterprise security posture.
4. Deploy, configure, and maintain EDR/XDR solutions, ensuring endpoint protection and advanced threat detection.
5. Knowledge of SIEM and SOAR platforms for log correlation, incident monitoring, and automation.
6. Familiarity with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methodologies.
7. Respond to security incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
8. Define and enforce network segmentation policies, access controls, and zero-trust security models.
9. Work with SOC teams to monitor, analyze, and respond to threats, leveraging threat intelligence feeds and automation.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure security is embedded in all IT operations and projects.
11. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and ensure adherence to security best practices.
12. Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and technologies, and recommend proactive measures.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in network & security engineering roles.
• Hands-on expertise with Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Barracuda firewalls.
• Strong networking knowledge: VLANs, routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity technologies: EDR, XDR, DLP, CASB, MFA, WAF.
• Exposure to SIEM, SOAR, VA/PT tools (preferred, not mandatory).
• Experience in incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.
• Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, CEH.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Barracuda) including rule base optimization, upgrades, and high availability setups.
2. Administer and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures, including VLANs, routing, switching, and VPNs, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across the organization.
3. Lead security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and provide recommendations to enhance enterprise security posture.
4. Deploy, configure, and maintain EDR/XDR solutions, ensuring endpoint protection and advanced threat detection.
5. Knowledge of SIEM and SOAR platforms for log correlation, incident monitoring, and automation.
6. Familiarity with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methodologies.
7. Respond to security incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
8. Define and enforce network segmentation policies, access controls, and zero-trust security models.
9. Work with SOC teams to monitor, analyze, and respond to threats, leveraging threat intelligence feeds and automation.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams to ensure security is embedded in all IT operations and projects.
11. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and ensure adherence to security best practices.
12. Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and technologies, and recommend proactive measures.