About the Role :

We are looking for a Firewall & Network Security Engineer with solid hands-on expertise in enterprise firewalls, VPNs, network security, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, configure, and manage enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and Check Point.
- Configure and optimize firewall rules, NAT, VPNs, and security policies.
- Perform firewall policy reviews, cleanup, and security optimization.
- Manage IPS/IDS, WAF, and perimeter security controls.
- Design and maintain secure LAN/WAN and cloud network architectures.
- Implement IPSec, SSL, and site-to-site VPNs.
- Secure and troubleshoot connectivity across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
- Support incident response, security investigations, and network troubleshooting.
- Perform change impact analysis and follow enterprise change management processes.
- Maintain security documentation and support compliance/audit activities.

Mandatory Requirements :

- 3 years of hands-on experience in Network Security and Firewall Management.
- Strong experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, or Check Point.




- Hands-on expertise in firewall rules, NAT, VPN configuration, policy review, optimization, and cleanup.
- Strong experience with IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, and site-to-site VPN.
- Experience managing IPS/IDS, WAF, and perimeter security controls.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, and DHCP.
- Experience with LAN/WAN and cloud network architecture.
- Hands-on experience securing and troubleshooting AWS/Azure/GCP hybrid connectivity.
- Experience with monitoring tools and SIEM solutions.
- Experience with change management, impact analysis, incident response, and security investigations.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications: CCNP Security, CCIE Security, PCNSE, NSE 7, CISSP, CISM.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and audit processes.
- Exposure to Zero Trust and network segmentation.
- Knowledge of Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

📌 Network Security Engineer - Firewall (India)
🏢 TalentXO
📍 India