Firewall Administrator @ Pune - Pune, Maharashtra, India - Purple Drive Technologies
Description
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain firewall infrastructure, including firewalls, VPN gateways, and related security appliances.
- Develop and enforce firewall policies, rules, and access control lists based on industry best practices and organizational security requirements.
- Monitor firewall logs and alerts to identify and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
- Conduct periodic firewall audits to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with network engineers and system administrators to troubleshoot and resolve firewallrelated issues and connectivity problems.
- Perform regular firewall software upgrades and patch management to maintain system stability and security.
- Stay updated on the latest network security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to proactively identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Document firewall configurations, policies, and procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing.
- Provide support and guidance to other IT teams and endusers regarding firewallrelated inquiries and issues.
- Participate in incident response activities, including investigating security breaches and assisting with forensic analysis.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong experience in firewall administration, including configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterpriseclass firewalls.
- Indepth knowledge of network security protocols, standards, and technologies, such as IPsec, SSL/TLS, VPN, IDS/IPS, and AAA.
- Proficiency in firewall management tools and platforms, such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, or Check Point.
- Solid understanding of network routing and switching concepts, TCP/IP, VLANs, and subnetting.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications in network security, such as CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Experience with nextgeneration firewall technologies and advanced security features.
- Knowledge of cloudbased firewall solutions, such as AWS Security Groups or Azure Network Security Groups.
- Understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate firewall administration tasks.
- Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools, such as Wireshark or SolarWinds.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network security issues.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional teams and articulate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Work Location:
In person
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