Lead - Captive Operations
Tata Communications · Hyderabad
- Experience5–7 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted27 Sept 2026
About Tata Communications
Tata Communications is hiring in Hyderabad in telecom. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.
Skills
- Check Point
- Palo Alto
- Fortinet
- Web Application Firewall
- Firewall rule configuration
- Access control policies
- Threat mitigation
- Firewall high availability
- Network segmentation
- Threat intelligence
- CEH
- CHFI
- GSEC
- GMON
- ITIL
The role
A network security engineer at a telecom connectivity company manages Check Point firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and Fortinet firewalls in a security operations center, handling perimeter protection, threat response, and security infrastructure support. Firewall rule configuration and threat intelligence further define the role.
Full job description
About The Company
Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications
Job Description – L2 Firewall Security Engineer
Job Title: L2 Firewall Security Engineer
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: Minimum 5–7 years
Qualification
B.E/B.Tech/MCA with minimum 5 years of relevant experience OR BCA/BSc-IT with minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Certifications Required
Must possess CEH, CHFI, GSEC, GMON, ITIL (at least one mandatory) OEM certification in at least one firewall technology (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced L2 Firewall Security Engineer to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) at client location. The candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting perimeter security devices, including Checkpoint, Palo Alto, WAF, and Fortinet firewalls. This role requires advanced technical knowledge of firewall rule configurations, threat mitigation, and hands-on operational support for security infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and manage Checkpoint, Palo Alto, WAF, and Fortinet firewall devices in a SOC environment. Review and implement firewall rules and access control policies. Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across security perimeter devices. Perform routine health checks, version upgrades, and patch management on firewall devices. Analyze and respond to firewall logs and alerts to identify and mitigate threats. Act on threat intelligence and advisories related to network and perimeter security. Collaborate with L1 and L3 teams to escalate and resolve complex firewall issues. Participate in firewall change management process, including request validations and impact assessments. Work with audit and compliance teams to support firewall-related reviews and data collection. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and service-level agreements (SLAs). Create documentation and update knowledge base articles for recurring firewall issues and solutions. Support the design and implementation of firewall HA, DR drills, and network segmentation strategies. Work closely with SOC teams to correlate firewall events with other security incidents. Perform VA/PT remediation from firewall configuration perspective. Generate reports related to rule usage, dormant rules, and policy cleanup activities. Perform backup and restore operations for firewall configuration as per defined schedules. Create reports and dashboards for firewall health, incidents, and threat trends. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to support reporting and presentations. Continuously improve firewall performance and coverage through tuning and optimization. Maintain awareness of latest security threats and firewall feature enhancements from OEMs.