Network Security Engineer I

Network Security Engineer I

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Firewall Administrator to join our Infrastructure and Network teams. This role is responsible for the design implementation administration monitoring and continuous improvement of enterprise firewall and network security platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex network environments implementing security best practices and partnering with infrastructure cloud and application teams to protect critical business systems. This is a hybrid role and work hours are 2pm 11pm IST and 6:30pm 3:30pm IST.

Responsibilities:

• Configure administer and maintain enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto Cisco Firepower/ASA or equivalent technologies.
• Manage firewall policies security zones NAT rules VPN configurations and access control.
• Review approve and implement firewall change requests in accordance with established security standards and change management procedures.
• Monitor firewall performance capacity and security events to ensure optimal operation.
• Conduct regular rule reviews and policy optimization to improve security posture and operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation micro-segmentation and Zero Trust security principles.
• Investigate suspicious network activity and collaborate with InfoSec teams on threat detection and incident response activities.
• Analyze security alerts logs and network traffic to identify vulnerabilities threats and anomalies.
• Partner with network server cloud and application teams to design secure solutions for business initiatives.
• Support hybrid and cloud-based security architectures across AWS Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud environments.
• Assist with security assessments penetration testing activities and remediation efforts.
• Participate in infrastructure projects involving mergers acquisitions migrations and network modernization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain network security documentation diagrams operational procedures and configuration standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing evidence reports and technical expertise.
• Recommend improvements to security controls processes and technologies.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and provide timely resolution of critical incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis for security and connectivity issues.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts involving firewall VPN routing and network security technologies.

Essential traits:

• Bachelors degree in information technology Cybersecurity Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 5 years of experience administering enterprise firewall and network security environments.
• Hands-on experience with one or more leading firewall platforms including Palo Alto Networks Fortinet Cisco Firepower/ASA or Check Point.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP routing protocols switching DNS DHCP VPN technologies NAT and network architecture.
• Experience managing firewall policies in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles network security controls and threat mitigation strategies.
• Experience with security monitoring and logging tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Professional certifications such as:
  • Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISSP or Security
• Experience with cloud-native security services and security automation.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation using PowerShell Python or REST APIs.
• Experience working in regulated industries or highly available enterprise environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

About Kroll

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