Assistant Manager - Cloud & Security Network Operations & Support

Tata Communications; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join its Network Security team. The ideal candidate will manage and troubleshoot security infrastructures with a focus on Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco ASA firewalls, and Zscaler solutions. Responsibilities include managing firewall policies and providing support for security incidents. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in enterprise environments and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Flexible shift work is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with security platforms and technologies.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with global operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Provide support for security incidents and escalated tickets.
• Conduct regular health checks and system updates on security devices.
• Collaborate with SOC, NOC, and IT teams to enforce security policies.

Skills

Advanced experience with Checkpoint Firewalls

Expertise in Cisco ASA Firewalls

Proficient in Zscaler

Understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols

Experience with SIEM integration

Familiarity with scripting (Python, Ansible)

Tools

Check Point Certification (CCSA/CCSE)

Cisco CCNP Security

Zscaler Certified Professional

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Security Engineer to our Network Security team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing and troubleshooting security infrastructure, with a primary focus on Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco ASA firewalls, and Zscaler security solutions. Candidate will be responsible for the implementation, management and escalation support for our global security platforms, ensuring the integrity and protection of our network and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Security Engineer for Checkpoint Firewalls
• Good experience with MDS, SmartConsole, SmartDashboard, policy management, VPNs, threat prevention, and clustering (HA).
• ASA and Fortinet Firewall skills are good to have
• Manage firewall policies, VPN configurations, and security rules in Checkpoint and Cisco ASA environments.
• Provide support for security incidents, escalated tickets, and critical infrastructure issues.
• Perform root cause analysis of security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in implementation of new security architectures and network segmentation projects.
• Conduct regular health checks, system updates, firmware upgrades, and performance tuning of security devices.
• Collaborate with SOC, NOC, IT infrastructure, and application teams to enforce security policies.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and technical runbooks.
• Participate in audit support, compliance assessments, and penetration testing remediation.

Technical Skills

• Checkpoint: Advanced experience with MDS, SmartConsole, SmartDashboard, policy management, VPNs, threat prevention, and clustering (HA).
• Cisco ASA: Expertise in firewall policies, NAT, ACLs, VPN tunnels (IPSec/SSL), and troubleshooting.
• Zscaler: Proficient in ZIA and ZPA setup, policy configuration, troubleshooting Zscaler Client Connector, and integration with IdPs
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and layer 2/3/7 firewall concepts.
• Experience with security monitoring, logging, and SIEM integration (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Check Point CCSA/CCSE
• Cisco CCNP Security
• Zscaler Certified Professional (ZCP / ZIA / ZPA)
• Other relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC) are a plus

Experience

• 3+ years hands on experience on above mentioned platforms
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with global operations

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to handle high-pressure incident response scenarios
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Willing to work in flexible shifts