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 : Network Security Operations

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 3 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary

As a Security Managed Services Practitioner, you will be responsible for managing enterprise network security environments with a strong focus on Cisco ISE-for AAA and NAC and Palo Alto firewall security. A typical day involves ensuring secure authentication, monitoring firewall traffic, resolving incidents, and maintaining compliance standards. The role requires proactive troubleshooting, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to ITIL processes to maintain a secure and highly available infrastructure

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Deliver and manage security services across client environments focusing on Cisco ISE and Palo Alto Firewalls to ensure robust authentication, secure access control, threat prevention, compliance, and operational resilience.
- Must have skills: Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Firewall, Zscaler , Network Security Operations
- Expected to perform independently and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Cisco ISE and Palo Alto technologies.
- Configure and manage Cisco ISE (PAN, PSN, MnT) including 802.1X, MAB, RADIUS, TACACS+, and posture policies.
- Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls (PAN-OS) including security policies, NAT, App-ID, and threat prevention.
- Monitor authentication logs and firewall traffic logs to identify and resolve issues proactively.




- Participate in incident management, problem management, and change management (ITIL/CAB) processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and TAC for issue resolution and service improvements.
- Perform IOS Upgrades related to Palo Alto Firewalls, Zscaler Proxy and Cisco ISE PSM Nodes.
- Perform firewall rule analysis, optimization, and periodic access reviews.
- Support vulnerability remediation, patching, and compliance-related activities.
- Prepare and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and audit documentation.
- Support knowledge sharing and mentor junior team members

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Cisco ISE and Palo Alto Firewall and Zscaler Proxy administration.
- Strong knowledge of AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+), 802.1X, MAB, and NAC policies.
- Expertise in Palo Alto firewall management.
- Basic Knowledge on network security fundamentals and TCP/IP
- Positive understanding of Palo Alto firewalls, App-ID, user-ID, content-ID and Global Protect.
- In-depth understanding on IPsec VPNs, Global Protect VPNs, Security Profiles, Firewall implementation.
- Good understanding on cloud providers like AWS, Azure.
- Basic Knowledge on Operating Systems Windows, Unix, Linux.
- Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting authentication and network security issues using logs and packet analysis.
- Experience with security monitoring and incident response processes.
- Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow) and ITIL framework.

Additional Information
- The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Network Security Operations.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

📌 Security Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 Accenture in India
📍 Bengaluru