Configure, deploy, and maintain security appliances such as firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Check Point), IPS/IDS, load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC), and VPN concentrators.
Develop, implement, and audit firewall and IPS/IDS policies.
Design, configure, and maintain application load balancing for high availability, traffic distribution, and performance optimization.
Configure and support site-to-site and remote access VPNs (IPSec, SSL VPN).
Leverage network/security monitoring tools to track device health, performance, and threats.
Deploy and manage security appliances and load balancers in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate routine tasks, configuration backups, and reporting.
Maintain up-to-date documentation for appliance configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change logs.
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
At least 2 years’ hands-on experience managing network security appliances, firewalls, and load balancers in enterprise or cloud environments
Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Check Point) and load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC)
Solid understanding of IPS/IDS systems and their integration with network architectures
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure), including deployment and management of cloud-native security appliances
Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs)
Experience with VPNs (IPSec, SSL VPN), access control, and secure remote access
Experience with network monitoring, management, and automation tools
Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, PCI, GDPR)
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and documentation abilities.
Relevant certifications: PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, F5 Certified BIG-IP Admin, CCNA/CCNP Security, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
Experience implementing Zero Trust, WAFs, and DDoS mitigation solutions.
Experience designing secure hybrid and multi-cloud networks.
Experience in both B2B and B2C environments.
Experience with automation/orchestration platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

Network Security Engineer

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