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 3 year s of experience is required Educational Qualification 15 years full time education Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer with proven experience in enterprise-grade security technologies including Palo Alto firewalls IDS IPS systems VPN WAF Imperva Cequence Bot Defense Cloudflare DNS security and Illumio Zero Trust microsegmentation The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining network security controls to protect enterprise infrastructure applications and data from advanced cyber threats Roles Responsibilities - Firewall Network Security Palo Alto IDS IPS VPN -Configure deploy and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls including threat prevention URL filtering and App-ID policies -Manage and monitor intrusion detection and prevention systems IDS IPS for threat detection and response -Configure and maintain VPN solutions GlobalProtect or other IPsec SSL-based systems for secure remote access -Analyze logs and events for unusual activity and support incident investigations -Automate and optimize firewall rules and network segmentation for least-privilege access - Bot Protection - Cequence Bot Defense -Deploy and manage Cequence Bot Defense for API security and bot mitigation -Analyze bot traffic patterns and implement policies to block malicious automation -Work with DevOps and application teams to integrate Cequence with key digital assets - DNS DDoS Security - Cloudflare -Configure and monitor Cloudflare DNS security services including threat blocking filtering and DoS mitigation -Implement policies for DNS-layer protection and content filtering -Ensure availability and resiliency of DNS infrastructure through Cloudflare edge network - Zero Trust Microsegmentation - Illumio -Implement and administer Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation for workload isolation and application-level segmentation -Design and enforce microsegmentation policies to restrict lateral movement and reduce attack surface -Continuously assess traffic flows to identify over-permissive access and optimize segmentation models - Web Application Firewall - Imperva WAF -Deploy and manage Imperva WAF to protect critical web applications from OWASP Top 10 and other application-level attacks -Tune WAF rules to reduce false positives while maintaining effective security posture -Work with application teams to ensure secure deployment pipelines and integrate security testing Professional Technical Skills -Collaborate with SOC DevOps Infrastructure and Application Security teams to improve detection and response -Maintain security documentation configuration baselines and change control records -Assist in incident response and forensic analysis during security events -Stay current with emerging threats and recommend appropriate security controls - experience in cybersecurity operations with a focus on network and perimeter security -hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls preferably Palo Alto -experience in Bot protection and DNS security including tools like Cequence and Cloudflare -Proven track record in troubleshooting complex firewall and VPN issues in large-scale environments -Experience conducting firewall audits rule reviews and implementing policy enhancements -Demonstrated ability to manage incident response and change management processes -Experience working in a global delivery model and collaborating with cross-functional teams -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset -Security certifications such as PCNSE CCNP Security GIAC GCFW GCIA CISSP or CEH -Experience with REST APIs automation scripting Python Ansible and infrastructure-as-code -Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and NIST 800-207 principles Additional Information - The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls - 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