About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, with hands-on experience in Cisco ISE, FTD, Palo Alto Firewall, Cisco Secure Workload (Tetration), and Secure Network Analytics (StealthWatch). The role requires a deep understanding of network security, threat mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage Cisco ISE for network access control and identity-based security policies.
- Deploy, configure, and optimize Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) solutions to enhance perimeter security.
- Manage and maintain Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy creation, threat prevention, and logging.
- Cisco SD-Access Catalyst Center (DNAC) Experience - Supports DNAC automation, SD-Access fabric deployment, and troubleshooting, including greenfield/brownfield deployments, fabric builds, and endpoint onboarding.
- Implement and optimize Cisco Secure Workload (Tetration) for workload protection, micro-segmentation, and policy enforcement.
- Utilize Cisco Secure Network Analytics (StealthWatch) for network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, and threat response.
- Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations to improve network security posture.
- Collaborate with IT teams to design security architectures that align with business needs and regulatory requirements.
- Perform incident detection, response, and forensic analysis to mitigate security threats.
- Document security policies, procedures, and configurations for compliance and operational efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
- Education: B. Tech / B.E. in computers or master s degree in computer science.
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco ISE, Cisco SD-Access Catalyst Center (DNAC).
- Proven experience in network security consulting, design, and implementation.
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco ISE/DNAC, FTD, Palo Alto Firewall, Tetration, and StealthWatch.
- Strong knowledge of firewall policies, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence.
- Understanding of zero-trust architecture, micro-segmentation, and endpoint security.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or equivalent are preferred.
- Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPRwill be added advantage.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
