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

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Rohini IT Consulting LLP

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