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Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - PAF & Fortinet

Job Type: full time / contractual

Location: India (Remote)

Exp. Level: 10+ Years

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Palo Alto Networks (PA) Firewalls and Fortinet Security Solutions to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing advanced security infrastructure to ensure a resilient and secure network environment.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and operations teams to safeguard critical infrastructure and mitigate emerging threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto (PA) firewalls, including Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features like App-ID, User-ID, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention.
• Configure and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including advanced security features such as UTM, SD-WAN, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Document configurations, policies, and procedures for operational consistency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deploy security best practices across the organization.
• Generate and review reports on security events, firewall performance, and policy compliance.
• Ensure security configurations comply with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
• Leverage threat intelligence to enhance proactive defense mechanisms.
• Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement remediation strategies.
• Configure and optimize remote access and site-to-site VPNs using Palo Alto and Fortinet solutions.
• Design secure network architectures, including segmentation, Zero Trust implementations, and VPN solutions.
• Perform periodic upgrades, patches, and maintenance of firewall devices.
• Optimize firewall rules, policies, and configurations for performance and security.
• Monitor and respond to network security alerts and incidents.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
• 7+ years in network or cybersecurity engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (Panorama management, NGFW features, GlobalProtect VPN, etc.).
• Strong experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and associated tools (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing security policies with PAF & Fortinet, VPNs, and IPS/IDS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs) and security standards.
• Experience with SIEM integration and log analysis.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Fortinet certifications (e.g., NSE4, NSE5, or higher).
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.
• Other Skills:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud security in hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Automation and scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Ansible) for managing and optimizing security tools.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Architecture principles.

End-client: SFO Airport

Implementation: INSI Cyber

1) Determine client needs and expectations and participate in the development of the overall client service plan. Analyse, develop, and implement information security programs, including organizational design and key processes for our clients as per plans

2)Design and develop cyber security strategies and programs for large and complex organizations

3)Define and implement cyber risk management structures, governance models, organizational transformations in the areas of cyber security

4)Develop security policies, processes, procedures. Map controls and compliance requirements. Responsible for risk assessments, gap analysis (against standards and benchmarks), risk mitigation strategy development.

4)Roll out the GRC Cybersecurity controls framework while balancing the approach with end user experience and compliance

5)Develop and tailor approaches, methods and tools to support clients cyber risk programs and initiatives

6)Provide strategic and operational advice in the areas of safeguarding critical information. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes to enable preparation of recommendations. 7)Evaluate, implement and operationalize security controls, define metrics for measure performance and establish a framework for continuous monitoring and improvement and Play substantive role in internal and external client relationship and communication

8)Interact with CxOs to define the roadmap for GRC strategy.

9Help build Cyber Transformation practice by getting involved in areas beyond engagement delivery such as pre-sales, RFP response, solution designing, competency development and Go to market strategies

10)Create or help create though leadership content in the emerging areas of Cyber Strategy and Risk Transformation .

Immediate Joiners

Skills:

 Understanding of Edu-Tech Industry and ERP Sales and Business Development

 Ideation & implementation of new concepts

 Key Account Handling Capability (Schools, College, Institutions).

 Keen Interest in current Market trends.

 Go Getter, keen to learn and grow in the dynamic digital environment

 Excellent Communication Skills

 Sound Understanding of Tech based products

 Experience in sales/ EdTech industry

Role Requirement:

 New Business lead generation

 Driving & Managing Client Interaction & Educational ERP sales & marketing.

 Analyse market trends and provide insights for building future strategy.

 Identify Up-selling/Cross-selling business opportunities

 Ideation & implementation of new concepts for generating additional revenue

 Team handling, Co-ordination with the Area partners, Institutions, Channel Partners,

Product, Operations, Finance & Tech Teams.

 Revenue generation from educational institutions

 Implementation of Academic Management Systems (AMS) Services.

 Ensuring the set targets are being met.

 Manage Product presentations

 Virtual sales POC

 Key Account Management

SalesImplementation
ERP
Ideation
Insights
Sales And Business
Development
Key Account Handling
Client Interaction
MarketingStrateg

• Gathering project requirements from customers and supporting their requests.
• Creating project estimates and scoping the solution based on clients’ requirements.
• Delivery on key project milestones in line with project Plan/ Budget.
• Establishing individual project plans and working with the team in prioritizing production schedules.
• Communication of milestones with the team and to clients via scheduled work-in-progress meetings
• Designing and documenting product requirements.
• Possess good analytical skills - detail-orientemd
• Be familiar with Microsoft applications and working knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of MIS Reports & Dashboards
• Maintaining strong customer relationships with a positive, can-do attitude