Network Security Engineer- Web Proxy

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Summary:

Required / Mandatory Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Firewall platforms such as:
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Check Point
  • Cisco ASA / Firepower (FTD)
• Practical experience with Web Proxy solutions, including:
  • Zscaler
  • Forcepoint / Websense
  • Blue Coat / Symantec ProxySG
• Solid understanding of network protocols and security concepts:
  • TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS
  • VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, Load Balancing
• Proven ability to:
  • Analyze network traffic and logs
  • Troubleshoot complex connectivity and security issues
  • Optimize firewall and proxy performance
• Experience with firewall rule design, web proxy policy creation, and maintenance
• Exposure to network segmentation, ACL migrations, and access control strategies
• Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently as an SME and collaboratively within large technical teams

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in Network Security Engineering
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience managing Web Proxy and Firewall solutions in an enterprise setup
• Proven experience acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Preferred Certifications (nice to have):
  • CCNA Security
  • PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks)
  • CCSA / CCSE (Check Point)
  • Zscaler certifications (ZCCA, ZCSE)