Network Security Specialist (L3/P3)

iConsultera; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

iConsultera is seeking a Network Security Specialist (L3/P3) to own and manage 3rd line security tickets, design changes, and coordinate with the Solution Delivery team to implement client requirements.

The role demands strong firewall expertise, MSP experience, and hands-on capability with leading security devices. You will work from Ahmedabad, with a focus on ensuring secure and compliant network operations.

Qualifications

• CCNP ENT or JNCIP-ENT level recommended.
• Deep knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting network security devices/protocols.
• Experience with MSP environments and incident ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own 3rd line network security tickets and escalations.
• Design and implement changes as per client requirements.
• Mentor 2nd Line engineers and support DS/solution delivery teams.

Skills

CCNP ENT

JNCIP-ENT

Firewall experience

OSPF/BGP

Packet capture

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Specialist (L3/P3)

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Shift: UK Shift

Overall purpose of the job

• To manage and own support tickets in relation to existing customer services
• To design and implement changes as per client’s requirements.
• To work closely with the 2nd Line Service Desk team and the Solution Delivery team to assist in supporting customers and configuration tasks.

Key responsibilities for this job

• Regular communication verbally and written with existing customers
• Provide 3rd Line support for incoming customer support queries and escalations from the 2nd Line Service Desk
• To take ownership and effectively manage support tickets for incidents, changes, and service requests
• To plan and complete projects as assigned to you by the Head of 3rd Line Network Support.
• Documentation of customer solutions – CMDB, Visio documentation, technical summary write-up
• DR/Failover Testing
• To provide support and mentoring to 2nd Line engineers
• Provide resources to the solution delivery team in supporting the configuration and implementation of new customer projects

Technical Environment

• Switching: Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, HP, Dell, Juniper
• Wireless: Cisco, Meraki, Aruba
• Security: Palo Alto, Prisma, Fortinet, Cisco ASA
• SD-WAN: Citrix, Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Nuage
• Cisco NAC ISE, SD-A/DNAC, DOT1x
• Cisco Nexus 7xxx, 5xxx, 2xxx series

Knowledge and experience required

• Demonstrable knowledge at CCNP (ENT/DC/SP/SEC) or JNCIP-ENT level
• In-depth knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting network security devices/protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults to identify root cause and bring to resolution
• Advanced knowledge of layer 2 and 3 protocols
• Experience using at least one of the following firewalls: Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco ASA. This should include experience of configuring and troubleshooting access lists, NAT, IPSec, and SSL VPNs.
• Strong knowledge of OSPF and BGP in an ISP environment
• Proficient in packet capture and interpretation
• Familiarity with Cloud products such as Azure / Amazon AWS
• Experience working within a Managed Service Provider Environment.
• Minimum Basic experience with network automation/programming such as Ansible/Python