Network Security SME

Primary Skills:

• Design, implement, and manage next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortigate, AlgoSec).
• Administer web proxies (Forcepoint, Cisco WSA) and secure email gateways (Cisco ESA, Trellix).
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls and security solutions across multiple environments (data centers, cloud, etc.).
• Develop, implement, and optimize security policies and procedures, ensuring they are properly applied and enforced.
• Optimize firewall and proxy policies to align with business requirements.
• Manage DDoS protection solutions (F5 XC, Anti-Bot, Anti-DDoS).
• Lead threat intelligence integration (Trellix NX) into security operations.
• Manage and optimize Network Access Control (NAC) using Forescout.
• Implement and maintain WAF solutions (Cloudflare, F5).
• Oversee Intrusion Prevention Systems (Fortigate, Sourcefire).
• Lead micro segmentation initiatives (Tempered Networks) to enhance zero-trust security.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and compliance checks on network security appliances.
• Optimize firewall and proxy policies to align with business requirements.
• Provide L3 level support to troubleshoot and resolve complex network security incidents.
• Create the Standard Operating Procedure and update the knowledge database documentation whenever required
• Participate in weekly/ monthly/ customer meeting and provide activities report.
• Collaborate with IT, cloud, and application teams for secure deployments.
• Train and mentor junior engineers on network security best practices.
• Stay updated with evolving threat landscape and recommend new technologies
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and NIST

Certificates

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA security, PCNSE or F5 equivalent.