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SME - CheckPoint PPC (Software), Cloud Security
India
Job Description
SME - CheckPoint PPC (Software), Cloud Security
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity / Network Security Engineer with deep hands-on expertise across Cisco enterprise security solutions, micosegmentation platforms, and endpoint protection stacks. This role focuses on perimeter defense, Zero Trust architecture enforcement, endpoint security, vendor access management, and Tier-3 technical troubleshooting in a complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will combine solid operational troubleshooting with technical execution, supporting security operations, platform lifecycle upgrades, and continuous security posture improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Network & Perimeter Security
- Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) managed centrally via Firepower Management Center (FMC) (policies, NAT, VPN, IPS/IDS, HA).
- Execute firewall rule reviews, policy cleanups, end-to-end migrations, and routine platform upgrades.
- Maintain and troubleshoot boundary defenses and network perimeter controls across enterprise environments.
Identity, Access & Micosegmentation
- Administer Cisco ISE for Network Access Control (NAC) to enforce robust identity and policy-based access.
- Deploy and maintain granular micosegmentation policies using Guardicore to enforce Zero Trust principles and prevent lateral movement across workloads.
- Manage Imprivata (SecureLink) Vendor Privileged Access Management (PAM) to control and audit third-party access.
Endpoint & Web Security
- Administer and manage policies for Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR).
- Manage Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer security, web filtering, Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) policies, and domain threat investigations.
- Investigate endpoint alerts, perform threat hunting, and execute swift remediation.
Required Technical Skills
Network & Perimeter: Cisco FTD, Firewall Migrations & Upgrades, VPN, IPS/IDS, High Availability.
Identity & Micosegmentation: Cisco ISE (NAC), Guardicore Micosegmentation, Imprivata (SecureLink) Vendor PAM.
Endpoint & Web Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cisco Umbrella (DNS & Web Security).
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Certifications: CCNP Security, CCNA Security, Microsoft SC-200, SC-300
Key Responsibilities
Network & Perimeter Security
- Configure, manage,
and optimize Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) managed centrally via Firepower Management Center (FMC) (policies, NAT, VPN, IPS/IDS, HA).
- Execute firewall rule reviews, policy cleanups, end-to-end migrations, and routine platform upgrades.
- Maintain and troubleshoot boundary defenses and network perimeter controls across enterprise environments.
Identity, Access & Micosegmentation
- Administer Cisco ISE for Network Access Control (NAC) to enforce robust identity and policy-based access.
- Deploy and maintain granular micosegmentation policies using Guardicore to enforce Zero Trust principles and prevent lateral movement across workloads.
- Manage Imprivata (SecureLink) Vendor Privileged Access Management (PAM) to control and audit third-party access.
Endpoint & Web Security
- Administer and manage policies for Cisco Secure Endpoints and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR).
- Manage Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer security, web filtering, Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) policies, and domain threat investigations.
- Investigate endpoint alerts, perform threat hunting, and execute swift remediation.
Skill Requirements
Required Technical Skills
Network & Perimeter: Cisco FTD, Firewall Migrations & Upgrades, VPN, IPS/IDS, High Availability.
Identity & Micosegmentation: Cisco ISE (NAC), Guardicore Micosegmentation, Imprivata (SecureLink) Vendor PAM.
Endpoint & Web Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cisco Umbrella (DNS & Web Security).
Other Requirements
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Certifications: CCNP Security, CCNA Security, Microsoft SC-200, SC-300
Information at a Glance
Why HCLTech?
At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
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