About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilledTechnical Project Managerwith strong hands-on experience in Network Security, Firewall technologies, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be an individual contributor as well as a team manager, capable of driving complex projects while also mentoring and managing a team of Network Security Engineers and Consultants.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end network security projects across global enterprise environments.
- Act as a technical subject matter expert on Palo Alto Networks, FortiGate, Cisco Firewalls, and Load Balancers (Citrix/F5).
- Design, implement, and manage security rules and configurations on Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls.
- Troubleshoot Layer 4 and Layer 7 application and connectivity issues.
- Oversee Global Protect VPN configurations and support.
- Manage firewall backups and recovery operations for business continuity.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables aligned with PMP and ITIL frameworks.
- Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for configuration changes and operational processes.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network security engineers and consultants, ensuring high-quality project delivery.
- Interface with clients, vendors, and internal teams to present project status, security recommendations, and risk assessments.
- Lead and mentor a team of network security engineers and consultants.
- Allocate tasks, review configurations, and guide the team to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Conduct training and upskilling sessions for team members on security best practices and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across network security operations.
Basic Qualifications
- B.E. / B.Tech in Computers or in information technology or masters degree in computers.
- 8+ years of overall experience in Network Security and Project Management.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto or FortiGate firewalls and Load Balancers (F5/Citrix).
- In-depth understanding of Network Security, Firewalls, VPN, and advanced troubleshooting at L4-L7.
- Proven experience managing global security infrastructure projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and incident/problem management.
- Experience in creating security rules, policy updates, and access control configurations.
- PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator)
- PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
- NSE4 (Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 4)
- Citrix (Networking / ADC)
