Position : Security Engineer – Checkpoint & Palo Alto (L2)
Location : Mumbai
Employment Type : Full-time
Shift : Rotational
Weekly Off : Depending on workload
Joining Timeline : Immediate
Experience : 5+ years
Job Description
We are seeking a Security Engineer (L2) with 5+ years of experience in enterprise security operations. The candidate will provide L2-level support for Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls , assist in policy implementation, perform basic troubleshooting, and ensure stable security operations across enterprise or data center environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide L2 support for Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and other security devices.
- Assist in firewall rule configuration, NAT, security zones, and access control policies .
- Monitor security alerts and incidents , escalating critical issues to L3 / L4 teams.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis under guidance of senior engineers.
- Maintain security documentation, runbooks, and SOPs .
- Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and application teams for secure operations.
- Support firewall upgrades, patching, and change management activities .
- Ensure compliance with security policies and operational standards .
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in enterprise security or firewall management.Hands-on experience with Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls .Understanding of VPNs, NAT, firewall policies, and security zones .Familiarity with IPS / IDS and threat prevention is a plus.Basic troubleshooting and incident handling skills.Good communication, documentation, and analytical skills.Preferred Qualifications
CCSE / CCSE NGX (Checkpoint) or PCNSE (Palo Alto) certifications.Exposure to data center or multi-site enterprise networks .Basic knowledge of automation or scripting for firewall operations is a plus.Highlights
Work on enterprise firewall environments with Checkpoint and Palo Alto technologies.Exposure to security operations, policy enforcement, and incident escalation .Opportunity to grow into L3 / L4 security roles .Collaborative and learning-focused environment.