Assistant Lead Engineer - Network Firewall (Central Infra Services)

Position Overview

The assistant lead network firewall engineer will involve managing and maintaining enterprise firewalls, specifically Fortinet and Palo Alto, to ensure a robust security posture. The role includes administering Algosec for firewall policy automation, compliance, and risk analysis, as well as developing automation scripts to streamline firewall management. Senior candidates will also provide team leadership by mentoring junior engineers and overseeing firewall-related projects. Additionally, the role supports governance, incident response, vulnerability management, and thorough documentation to uphold security standards.

This is a 2 years direct contract role.

Role & 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

• Bachelor in Computer Engineering or any 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.  

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