Job Title: L2 –

- Network Security &
- DDoS Protection

- Location: Airoli, Mumbai
- Experience Level: 4 to 6 Years
- Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview We are looking for a skilled and energetic Network Engineer to join our security operations team in Airoli, Mumbai. The ideal candidate will possess 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise-grade network security infrastructure, specializing in firewall operations, intrusion prevention, and cloud-based DDoS/WAF mitigation. You will play a critical role in safeguarding our network perimeter, responding to security incidents, and ensuring optimal availability and performance of security controls. Mandatory Skills Combination To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in at least two to three of the following core competencies:

- Next-Generation Firewall Operations: Hands-on operational expertise in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks and/or Juniper Firewalls (including policy management, NAT, VPN, and threat prevention).
- Threat &
- Attack Mitigation: Proven experience in managing IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems) and executing robust DDoS mitigation strategies and real-time response.
- Cloud Security &
- CDN Operations: Practical, hands-on operational experience with Akamai security solutions (e.g., Kona Site Defender, App &
- API Protector, or Prolexic) for web and application traffic protection.

Key Responsibilities

- Firewall &
- Security Administration: Implement, configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper)



to ensure secure data transit and perimeter defense.
- DDoS &
- Web Security Operations: Monitor traffic anomalies, configure thresholds, and manage DDoS mitigation policies, leveraging Akamai and on-premise infrastructure.
- IPS &
- Threat Management: Tune and manage IPS signatures, analyze security alerts, and investigate potential intrusions or vulnerabilities.
- Incident Response &
- Triage: Act as a primary responder for security incidents, executing containment actions, performing root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing preventive measures.
- Change &
- Configuration Management: Manage firewall rule changes, perform regular security audits, and maintain comprehensive documentation of network security topologies.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional IT, network, and application teams to troubleshoot security roadblocks and ensure smooth deployment of new services.

Required Qualifications &

- Experience

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience: 4 to 6 years of dedicated experience in network security operations, firewall management, and security infrastructure.
- Technical Stack:
- Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN-OS), Juniper (SRX/Junos).
- Security Services: IPS/IDS, SIEM integration, DDoS mitigation appliances/cloud services.
- Cloud/CDN: Akamai Security Solutions.

- Certifications (Preferred): Relevant industry certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer), JNCIS-SEC, or CISSP/CCNA Security.

Skills: ddos,firewall,ips,network security,cloud

📌 Network Security & DDoS Protection (Mumbai)
🏢 Neev
📍 Mumbai