Network Security Senior Analyst

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA/Firepower
• Create and maintain firewall policies and rules based on business and security requirements
• Manage and configure Akamai Kona Site Defender and Web Application Firewall policies
• Tune and optimize WAF rules to minimize false positives and maximize threat detection
• Monitor and respond to bot activity using Akamai Bot Manager
• Implement rate-limiting, geo-blocking, and IP reputation settings in Akamai WAF
• Support incident response and forensic investigations related to web application attacks
• Conduct regular audits and rule base reviews for policy compliance
• Collaborate with network engineers and SOC teams to ensure secure connectivity
• Document all firewall changes, configurations, and security exceptions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls
• Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ASA, and Global Protect VPN
• Hands-on experience with Akamai WAF (Kona Site Defender) and Akamai Control Center
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs, and access control mechanisms
• Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, CDN behavior, and OWASP Top 10 threats
• Ability to work in a 24X7 rotational shift model
• 15 years of full-time education required