Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - PAF & Fortinet
at Client located in India
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.
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