Project Role Security Architect Project Role Description Define the cloud security framework and architecture ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations Must have skills Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Good to have skills NA Minimum 5 year s of experience is required Educational Qualification 15 years full time education Summary Looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Network Security Team Lead to manage monitor and optimize the security of our network perimeter You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining firewall rules ensuring compliance with security policies and helping to defend against unauthorized access and threats The role requires strong analytical skills hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cisco ASA Global Protect VPN and Akamai WAF and a solid understanding of networking and security principles Roles Responsibilities - Configure manage and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls e g Palo Alto Cisco ASA Firepower - Create and maintain firewall policies rules based on business and security requirements - Work with stakeholders to review approve and implement firewall change requests - Manage and configure Akamai Kona Site Defender and Web Application Firewall policies - Tune and optimize WAF rules to minimize false positives and maximize threat detection - Monitor and respond to bot activity using Akamai Bot Manager - Implement and maintain rate-limiting geo-blocking and IP reputation settings in Akamai WAF as needed - Support incident response and forensic investigations related to web application attacks - Conduct regular audits and rule base reviews to ensure optimal performance and policy compliance - Participate in incident response activities related to network security - Collaborate with network engineers and SOC teams to ensure seamless and secure connectivity - Provide support during network migrations segmentation projects or security enhancements - Supervise mentor and guide team members to ensure high performance and career growth - Assign tasks monitor progress and manage team workloads effectively - Promote automation and tooling to enhance team productivity - Support audit activities by providing documentation reports and evidence as needed Professional Technical Skills - Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field - 7 to 9 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls - Solid understanding of TCP IP routing NAT VPNs and access control mechanisms - Hands-on experience with Akamai WAF Kona Site Defender and Akamai Control Center - Solid understanding of HTTP HTTPS DNS CDN behavior and OWASP Top 10 threats - Experience with firewall rule creation optimization and troubleshooting - Familiarity with change management processes and ITIL practices - Robust problem-solving and analytical skills Additional Information - Need to work in rotational shifts 24X7 model - Good verbal and written communication skill - Experience working in a diversified virtual environment - A 15 years full time education is required - This position is based at our Bengaluru office 15 years full time education About Accenture We work with one shared purpose to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity Every day more than 775 000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent Together we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients partners shareholders communities and each other We believe that delivering value requires innovation and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment We actively foster a workplace free from bias where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work At Accenture we see well-being holistically supporting our people s physical mental and financial health We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications learning and diverse work experiences We re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World s Best Workplaces TM Join Accenture to work at the heart of change Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women