We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer with strong expertise in firewall technologies to lead the migration from traditional firewall appliances to VM-based open-source firewalls. This role is critical in strengthening the Banks network security posture while aligning with contemporary, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Firewall Migration: Design and execute migration strategies from hardware firewall appliances to VM-based open-source firewall solutions.
- VM Deployment: Deploy, configure, and optimize virtual machines running firewall stacks in accordance with the Bank’s security architecture.
- Open Source Firewalls: Implement and maintain open-source firewall technologies ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Security Monitoring: Integrate and manage intrusion detection and prevention systems, traffic analysis, and monitoring tools.
- Collaboration: Work closely with network, security,



and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of firewall solutions.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, policies, and migration processes.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 4 years of experience in Linux engineering with a focus on firewall technologies.
- Proven expertise in VM-based firewall deployment and configuration.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles and firewall rule management.
- Hands-on experience/ Strong knowledge in

- NixOS

- Nftables

- Cilium

- Suricata

- Zeek

Preferred Skills

- Experience in open-source firewall migration projects within financial institutions.
- Familiarity with cloud-native networking and containerized environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Role Level

- Mid-level position requiring a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

📌 Linux Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Getronics
📍 Chennai