
Senior Security Analyst
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Palo Alto Firewalls: Lead the implementation, configuration, and management of Palo Alto firewalls for network security, ensuring policies, rule sets, and logging mechanisms align with best practices.
- Network Security Management: Implement and monitor network security measures, including VPN, IPSec, SSL VPN, and other secure tunnelling protocols, ensuring compliance with security policies.
- Networking & VPN: Utilize in-depth networking knowledge to manage and troubleshoot VPN technologies, including site-to-site and client-to-site VPN configurations, ensuring secure and reliable remote connectivity.
- Security Incident Response: Collaborate with incident response teams to identify, mitigate, and resolve security incidents related to network vulnerabilities, firewall breaches, and web application attacks.
- Cloud Security Integration: Assist in integrating security policies across cloud environments, working closely with cloud teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear, concise documentation of all network security configurations, policies, and changes. Provide regular reports and insights into system performance, security status, and risk assessment.
- Collaboration & Training: Mentor junior security team members, offering technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Collaborate with various internal teams on best practices for security implementation.
- Hands-on Experience: Proven experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 WAF, and SASE technologies in enterprise environments.
- Networking Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
- VPN Expertise: Expertise in implementing and troubleshooting VPN technologies, including IPSec, SSL VPN, and remote access solutions.
- Security Best Practices: Familiarity with network security principles, best practices, and frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
- Cloud Security: Experience with securing cloud infrastructure and applications, including AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to assess network security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions to enhance security operations.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications: Industry certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
- Scripting: Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to enhance security operations and reporting.
- Advanced Network Security Tools: Familiarity with additional security tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM systems, or network monitoring platforms is desirable.