Assistant Lead Engineer - Network Firewall (Central Infra Services)

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.