Senior Security Specialist

Pythian; Hyderabad; Vor Ort; INR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pythian is seeking an experienced network security specialist to manage complex, multi-vendor environments. Responsibilities include hands-on troubleshooting, FMC/FTD management, and security policy development for secure communication across WAN/LAN.

You will evaluate risks, implement VPNs and firewall solutions, and lead client communications to resolve critical issues. A security certification is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 5 - 10 years of experience in implementing and managing multi-vendor network solutions.
• Expert-level experience in Routing and Switching.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN technologies, and routing/switching principles.
• Expert-level experience in Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and other Cisco security products.
• Prior experience collaborating with global clients from US, Europe, and APAC regions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage client expectations and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• A relevant certification in security is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Hands-on troubleshooting of network and security-related issues.
• In-depth knowledge and handling of Cisco FMC and FTD installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate security risks in fast-moving environments and remediation per Cisco policies and standards.
• Implement security measures on network infrastructure: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security policies.
• Create and implement security policies, ACLs, and NAT rules for secure communication across the network.
• Configure VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access, using FMC/FTD.
• SSL certificate management: CSR generation, renewal, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues related to FTD firewalls.
• Support for security incidents: malware, DDoS, firewall policy conflicts.
• Expert knowledge of IPS, URL filtering, and malware analysis.
• Extensive experience with Catalyst/Nexus switches, Arista Cloud routing.
• Knowledge of ARP, MAC, VLAN, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, ACLs, NAT.
• Hands-on Enterprise LAN/WAN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Cisco/Viptela/ Versa).
• Configure SD-WAN policies and dynamic path selection; troubleshoot SD-WAN connectivity and policies.
• Secure SD-WAN with Versa features (encryption, secure tunneling, firewall integration).
• Lead P2/P1 technical calls with clear client updates and de-escalation where needed.
• Strong client-facing communication and escalation management.

Kenntnisse

Cisco FMC/FTD

Network security

SD-WAN

Routing & Switching

VPN technologies

Firewall & ACLs

Jobbeschreibung

Role & responsibilities

This position is accountable for ensuring:

• Strong hands-on experience in handling, troubleshooting network and security-related issues.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco FMC and FTD platforms, including installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate diverse security risks in a fast-moving environment and be technically capable of suggesting and carrying out remediation, in accordance with Cisco''s security policies and standards.
• Implement security measures on network infrastructure, such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security policies
• Create and implement security policies, access control lists (ACLs), and NAT rules to ensure secure communication across the network.
• Implement and configure VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs, using FMC/FTD.
• Experience with SSL certificate management, including CSR generation, certificate renewal, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network security issues related to FTD firewalls.
• Provide support for network security incidents, including malware detection, DDoS attacks, and firewall policy conflicts.
• Expert knowledge of advanced security features such as intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and malware analysis.
• Extensive working experience on Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, along with Arista Cloud based and Routing.
• Expert knowledge of ARP, MAC Address Table, VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, Ether channel, Switch Stacking, HSRP/VRRP, Access Lists (ACL), and NAT.
• Hands-on experience in Enterprise LAN and WAN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Good to have experience on any Software Defined Networking solution, i.e. Cisco/Viptela/Versa SD-WAN
• Configure network policies, application performance optimization, and dynamic path selection using SD-WAN.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SD-WAN, including connectivity, security policies, and application performance.
• Implement security policies and ensure secure communication between SD-WAN sites using Versa's integrated security features, such as encryption, secure tunneling, and firewall integration.
• Independently drive P2/P1 Technical calls from the network's end, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to de-escalate situations and provide clear, concise updates to clients.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to handle and manage client interactions and escalations independently, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of critical issues.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5 - 10 years of experience in implementing and managing multi-vendor network solutions.
• Expert-level experience in Routing and Switching.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN technologies (IPSec, Remote VPN), and routing/switching principles.
• Expert-level experience in Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and other Cisco security products.
• Prior experience collaborating with global clients from US, Europe, and APAC regions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage client expectations and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering effective solutions and managing client escalations efficiently.
• A relevant certification in security is an asset.