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