Security Advisor

Project Role : Security Advisor
Project Role Description : Provide enterprise-level advice to make organizations cyber resilient. Assist in navigating the complex landscape of cyber threats, ensuring robust digital asset protection while maintaining trust with stakeholders.
Must have skills : Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 2 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Firewall Engineer with hands-on experience in managing and optimizing security infrastructure, specifically Check Point and FortiGate firewalls. The ideal candidate will also have a strong understanding of security policy management tools like Skybox and Tufin. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting firewall environments to ensure the integrity and security of enterprise systems and data. Key Responsibilities: - Design, configure, implement, and maintain firewall infrastructure using Check Point and FortiGate platforms. - Manage and optimize firewall rules, NAT policies, VPNs, and threat prevention features. - Use Skybox and Tufin to audit, analyze, and optimize firewall rules and ensure compliance with security policies. - Monitor firewall logs and network activity to identify and respond to security incidents or misconfigurations. - Participate in security assessments, rule base cleanups, and change management processes. - Assist in the development of network security policies and procedures. - Collaborate with security teams, network engineers, and system administrators to implement robust defense-in-depth strategies. - Stay current on evolving cybersecurity threats and recommend improvements to firewall architecture and policies. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls. - Good To Have Skills: Experience with network security protocols and practices. - Strong understanding of threat intelligence and incident response. - Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. - Experience in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 2 years of experience in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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