T&T-Cyber-D&R-Network Security Lead-Manager-Mumbai

Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network security solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Lead implementation and optimization of security controls to protect critical business assets. Perform security architecture reviews and recommend improvements based on industry best practices. Manage and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower. Configure and maintain security policies, NAT, VPNs, routing, IPS, URL filtering, and application controls. Conduct firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and compliance audits. Deploy, configure, and manage WAF solutions including: Imperva, F5 ASM, Akamai Kona, Cloudflare WAF. Create and tune WAF policies to protect against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. Perform application security assessments and support secure application deployments. Manage proxy and web security platforms such as: Zscaler, Blue Coat (Symantec ProxySG), Forcepoint, Netskope. Configure URL filtering, SSL inspection, DLP integration, and internet access policies. Troubleshoot web access and security-related issues. Implement and manage DDoS mitigation solutions. Coordinate incident response during large-scale network attacks. Monitor and improve threat detection and response capabilities. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application, and SOC teams. Engage with vendors for solution evaluation, implementation, and support. Key skills required: Firewall Technologies (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco); Web Application Firewalls (Imperva, F5, Akamai, Cloudflare); Proxy/Secure Web Gateway Solutions (Zscaler, Blue Coat, Netskope, Forcepoint); IDS/IPS Technologies; VPN Technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN); NAC Solutions; DDoS Protection Platforms; DNS Security; Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecturr; Networking Expertise; TCP/IP, Routing, Switching; BGP, OSPF, MPLS; VLANs, SD-WAN; Load Balancers (F5, Citrix ADC); Network Packet Analysis (Wireshark); Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to lead large-scale security transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of security architecture and risk management. Experience handling critical incidents and executive-level reporting.