Job description
Posting Title: Firewall Engineer Industry: IT Services Salary: ₹3L - 5L Work Experience:1-3 years Location: Andheri West, Mumbai Employment Type: Full-time Contact Recruiter: +91‑8657475373 Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Firewall Engineer to join our growing IT Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade firewall solutions across complex network environments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industry-leading security platforms such as Cisco Firewalls, Sophos, Cybird, Quick Heal, Kaspersky, and Norton, with a strong foundation in core networking concepts including routing, VLANs, NAT, ACLs, and VPNs. You will play a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures, supporting both operational deployments and pre-sales initiatives.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical security projects, provide technical guidance during demos and proof-of-concept (POC) engagements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cybersecurity posture across enterprise clients. Your expertise will directly impact the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and manage firewall policies for enterprise IT and network environments using leading security solutions (e.g., Cisco Firewall, Sophos, Cybird, Quick Heal, Kaspersky, Norton).
- Implement and maintain secure network segmentation using VLANs, routing protocols, NAT, and ACLs to enforce least-privilege access.
- Deploy and troubleshoot VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL/TLS) to ensure secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
- Conduct technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept (POC) deployments to validate security product capabilities for client engagements.
- Provide pre-sales support by delivering technical assessments, solution architectures, and recommendations tailored to client requirements.
- Monitor firewall logs and security events for anomalies, and respond to incidents with timely mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure alignment between firewall configurations and overall enterprise security policies.
- Document firewall configurations, change logs, and troubleshooting procedures to maintain audit readiness and operational consistency.
- Stay current with emerging threats, security trends, and product updates to continuously improve firewall effectiveness and resilience.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - 1–3 years of hands-on experience in firewall administration and network security within enterprise IT environments.
- Proven expertise in firewall technologies, including policy management, rule optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals: routing, VLANs, NAT, ACLs, and IP addressing (IPv4/IPv6).
- Experience with enterprise-grade security products such as Cisco Firewalls, Sophos, Cybird, Quick Heal, Kaspersky, Norton, or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to perform demo/POC deployments and deliver technical guidance during pre-sales engagements.
- Familiarity with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL/TLS) and secure remote access solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Strong communication and documentation skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving client demands and project timelines.
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives Learning and skill development programs Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing company Friendly and collaborative work environment Flexible work timings and supportive office culture Exposure to global cloud and cybersecurity technologies