Job Requirements
Job Description:
Position: Network Security Engineer - Firewall
Company Name: IDFC FIRST Bank
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: New Age
Department: New Age > Information Technology > IT Infrastructure > Security
We are seeking a
Senior Network Security Engineer Firewalls & Perimeter to own and operate enterprise
network firewall and perimeter security controls in a regulated banking environment.
This role has deep focus on
firewall architecture, segmentation, traffic control, and perimeter defence, while collaborating closely with teams managing
ZTNA, SWG, and Web/API Protection.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Focus Network Firewalls
- Design, configure, and operate enterprise-grade firewall platforms across data centres, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Enforce network segmentation, least-privilege access, and controlled ingress/egress.
- Perform firewall rule lifecycle management, including reviews, recertification, optimization, and cleanup.
- Troubleshoot complex network security and connectivity issues across multiple layers.
- Support secure connectivity for applications, users, vendors, and cloud workloads.
Security Operations & Governance
- Monitor firewall logs and alerts; integrate with SIEM and SOC workflows.
- Participate in incident response related to network-based attacks.
- Support internal, external, and regulatory audits (RBI, ISO 27001, NIST).
- Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and audit evidence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the banking or financial industry
If you are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for security, we want to hear from you. Join our dynamic team at IDFC FIRST Bank and help us ensure the safety and security of our organization's IT infrastructure.
