Senior Consultant - Network Security (Firewall)

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Black Box

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Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day administration of network firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and proxy systems.
  • Add, modify, and validate firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and proxy policies and rules based on customer requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to network security devices and technologies.
  • Coordinate the deployment and rebuild of firewall and proxy infrastructure as needed.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis.
  • Leverage automation and scripting tools to streamline and scale security operations.
  • Maintain and update incident, request, and change records as per ITIL processes.
  • Participate in problem management and root cause analysis (RCA) activities to ensure long-term resolution of recurring issues.
  • Collaborate with teams to improve the security posture and implement best practices.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-grade firewalls (e.g., Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks) – proficiency in at least two is required.
  • Proficient in proxy policy management using tools like Zscaler and Forcepoint.
  • Experience with cloud-based Web Application Firewalls (WAF) like Imperva, Akamai, F5, or Fortinet – expertise in at least two is preferred.
  • Experience using centralized management platforms like Provider-1 and/or Panorama.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network environments and resolve issues independently.
  • Familiarity with automation and scripting for operational efficiency is a plus.
Desired Certifications (Preferred):
  • PCNSE – Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer
  • CCSE – Check Point Certified Security Expert
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Security+ – CompTIA Security+
Key Attributes:
  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated and committed to continuous learning.
  • Effective communicator and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
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Tags: Automation CEH Cloud CompTIA Computer Science Firewalls IDS IPS ITIL Network security Scripting VPN

Region: Asia/Pacific
Country: India

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