Associate Systems Engineer - Firewall (Central Infra Services)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Firewall Management: Configure, deploy, and maintain Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring optimal security posture.
• Algosec Administration: Assist in managing firewall policy automation, compliance checks, and risk analysis using Algosec.
• Team Leadership (For more senior candidates): Mentor junior engineers, coordinate firewall-related projects, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Governance & Compliance: Support the HOD in audits, risk assessments, and security policy enforcement.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Ansible, etc.) to automate firewall rule management and reporting.
• Incident Response: Troubleshoot firewall-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Vulnerability Management: Work with the security team to address firewall-related vulnerabilities and apply patches.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of firewall rules, changes, and compliance reports.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Computer engineering or equivalent
• Min 5 years of hands-on experience managing Enterprise Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, IPS/IDS).
• Experience with Algosec for firewall policy management (preferred).
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs, routing/switching).
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc) for automation tasks.
• Team leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure firewalls) is a plus.
• Certifications such as PCNSE (Palo Alto), NSE (Fortinet), or CISSP/CCSP are advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 2 years contract