Subject Matter Expert

Full job description

Expertise in upgrading and managing code, image, firmware, bootstrap programs,

software and security patches for network security devices like Firewalls/IDS/IPS

(Cisco/Palo Alto/Juniper/Forti Gate/Check points), DDOS (Arbor) deployed in onpremises,

remote and third-party data centers.

• Demonstrated ability to replace obsolete hardware and virtual appliances through

detailed planning, including pre-upgrade checks, backup strategies, testing

procedures, and rollback plans for both physical and virtual components.

• Risk assessment and execution, ensuring compatibility and performance in

production environments.

• Firewalls & IDS/IPS:
• Plan and implement the lifecycle replacement of end-of-support (EOS) and

end-of-life (EOL) security appliance, optimizing infrastructure resilience.

• Analyze configuration compatibility between old and new firmware versions

or hardware models, identifying and resolving conflicts to ensure seamless

transition.

• Migrate and validate configurations, including NAT policies, VPN tunnels,

IDS/IPS rules and muti-context setups, to new hardware or virtual

appliances.

Conduct rigorous pre-upgrade and post-upgrade testing, including failover

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Firewall: 6 years (Required)
• DDOS: 6 years (Required)