Firewall migration specialist

Acesoft Labs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Acesoft Labs in Mumbai seeks an experienced Network Security Migration Engineer who specializes in Cisco ASA ASA/FTD migrations. The role demands hands-on firewall configuration, troubleshooting, and cutover support to minimize downtime for clients.

You will perform end-to-end migrations, translate security policies and VPN configurations between ASA and FTD, deploy Cisco FTD devices, and produce detailed migration docs and post-migration reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, and ASA FTD migration.
• Experience migrating firewall policies, ACLs, NAT, and VPN configurations.
• Strong troubleshooting and cutover support during migration windows.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end migration of Cisco ASA to ASA or FTD.
• Configure and deploy Cisco FTD devices in existing networks.
• Provide post-migration validation and optimization.
• Prepare migration documentation and post-migration reports.

Skills

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower/FTD

ASA to FTD migration

Firewall troubleshooting

VPN debugging

Site-to-Site VPN

Security policies

Tools

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower/FTD

Job description

Location: Mumbai
Experience: 5+ Years (Mandatory)
C2H | Role : Firewall Migration Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Migration Engineer (NCE) who specializes in Cisco ASA ASA/FTD migrations. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in firewall configuration, troubleshooting, and cutover support, along with deep knowledge of Cisco security technologies.

This role involves performing end-to-end firewall migrations, resolving issues during and after migration, and ensuring minimal downtime for customers.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Activities

• Perform hands-on migration of Cisco ASA firewalls to ASA or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD).
  
• Translate security policies, ACLs, NAT rules, and VPN configurations between ASA and FTD.
  
• Configure, deploy, and integrate Cisco FTD devices into existing network setups.
  
• Conduct post-migration validation to ensure accurate connectivity, policy enforcement, and access controls.
  

Troubleshooting & Post-Migration Support

• Provide first-line support for migration-related issues such as:
  
• Connectivity failures
  
• Security policy mismatches
  
• VPN issues (S2S & Remote Access)
  
• Resolve issues during cutover windows to minimize downtime.
  
• Perform in-depth post-migration optimization for performance and security.
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed migration documentation, configuration changes, and issue logs.
  
• Submit post-migration reports with system status, troubleshooting actions, and improvement recommendations.
  

Skills & Experience (Mandatory)

3+ years hands-on experience with:

• Cisco ASA
  
• Cisco Firepower / FTD
  
• ASA FTD migration
  

Strong knowledge in:

• ACLs, NAT, VPNs (IPsec / S2S / RA)
  
• Firewall policies & rule base
  
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
  

Expertise in firewall troubleshooting, VPN debugging, and cutover support.
Minimum 5 years of experience in firewall/security domain projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications: CCNP Security / CCNA Security / Equivalent
  
• Experience handling customer calls, escalations, and cross-team coordination.
  

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  
• Excellent communication (client-facing)
  
• Ability to work independently or in a team
  
• Ability to perform under pressure (especially during cutovers)