(L0 / L1) Network Security Engineer & Firewall

Techsec Digital Global Pvt Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Techsec Digital Global Pvt Ltd. is seeking an Entry-level L1 Firewall & Network Security Engineer to monitor and support the operational activities of enterprise Firewall and Network Security infrastructure. This role involves assisting with day-to-day security operations and incident monitoring while working closely with various teams.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, and freshers with some networking knowledge are encouraged to apply. The position requires a willingness to learn and support a 24/7 shift environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in IT/Networking/Cybersecurity/Security Operations.
• Freshers with basic knowledge of networking or cybersecurity concepts are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to learn firewall and network security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring and operational activities of enterprise Firewall.
• Assist in day-to-day security operations and incident monitoring.
• Work closely with various teams to support firewall and VPN operations.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Firewall policy concepts

VPN basics

Incident handling

Tools

Check Point Firewall

Fortinet FortiGate

Job description

Techsec Digital Global Private Limited | Full time

(L0 / L1) Network Security Engineer & Firewall

We are looking for a Entry-level L1 Firewall & Network Security Engineer to support monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and operational activities of enterprise Firewall and Network Security infrastructure.

The role involves assisting in day‑to‑day security operations, incident monitoring, ticket handling, and basic implementation support under supervision. The engineer will work closely with SOC, Network Operations, Infrastructure, Service Desk, and OEM TAC teams to support firewall operations, VPN connectivity, and security monitoring activities.

The role focuses on learning and supporting enterprise perimeter security environments while following standard SOPs and escalation processes.

Experience Required

• 0–2 years of experience in IT / Networking / Cybersecurity / Security Operations
• Freshers with basic knowledge of networking or cybersecurity concepts are encouraged to apply

Firewall Technologies (Basic Exposure / Academic or Hands‑on)

• Check Point Firewall
• Fortinet FortiGate

Basic Understanding Of

• Firewall policy concepts (allow/deny rules, basic rule structure)
• VPN basics and connectivity concepts
• ACL (Access Control List) basics
• Firewall health monitoring concepts
• Basic incident/ticket handling workflow
• Basic troubleshooting of network/security issues
• Understanding of perimeter security concepts

Networking Fundamentals (Required / Basic Level)

• Routing and switching basics
• DNS and DHCP concepts
• Network ports and protocols

Good to Have Skills

• Basic exposure to WAF (F5 or similar)
• Awareness of IDS/IPS concepts
• Basic understanding of DDoS protection tools
• Micro‑segmentation awareness (conceptual)
• Basic SIEM/SOC awareness
• Exposure to cloud concepts (AWS / Azure – basic level)
• ServiceNow or any ticketing tool exposure
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell / Python – optional advantage)
• Monitor firewall and network security dashboards under guidance
• Assist in basic troubleshooting and initial incident triaging
• Support firewall rule implementation activities under SOP supervision
• Monitor VPN connectivity and basic firewall health status
• Create, update, and track incident and change tickets
• Escalate issues to L2/L3 teams as per defined processes
• Support firewall backup checks and basic operational tasks
• Coordinate with internal teams and OEM TAC during issue resolution
• Maintain basic operational documentation and reports
• Follow security SOPs, processes, and change management guidelines
• Support 24/7 rotational shift operations

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Willingness to learn firewall and network security technologies
• Basic understanding of networking or cybersecurity concepts
• Good analytical and problem‑solving attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a 24/7 rotational shift environment
• Strong interest in cybersecurity / SOC / network security domain

Requirements

• Role: L1 Firewall & Network Security Engineer
• Experience: 0–2 Years
• Work Mode: Operations & Support (Network Security Environment)

Note: Joining Immediate or within 1 month