Firewall Assurance - Associate

Kpmg India Services Llp

Noida

Not disclosed

Work from Office

Full Time

Min. 1 year

Job Description

Firewall Assurance - Associate

This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.

•Equivalent practical experience, internships, or relevant coursework may be considered.

Work experience

•1–3 years of hands-on experience in network security, firewall operations, cloud security, or IT security roles.

•Assist in firewall policy configuration, rule reviews, and basic optimization tasks for enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco ASA).

•Assist in Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) activities using Tufin: support policy change workflows, rule documentation, and basic compliance reporting.

•Participate in Tufin-based firewall rule reviews and help identify unused or redundant rules for decommissioning.

•Conduct firewall log analysis and basic threat detection using SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).

•Support cloud network security tasks: configure and review AWS security groups, NACLs, and Azure NSGs under supervision.

•Participate in firewall change management processes, documentation updates, and compliance audits.

•Help implement basic VPN configurations, NAT policies, and security zone definitions.

•Assist in cloud security assessments: identify misconfigurations in AWS and Azure environments using basic CSPM tools.

•Support incident response activities by analyzing firewall logs, identifying suspicious traffic patterns, and escalating findings.

•Contribute to automation initiatives using scripts (Python, PowerShell) for firewall rule management and reporting.

•Learn and apply cloud networking concepts: VPC/VNet architecture, subnets, routing tables, and hybrid connectivity basics.

The ideal candidate will:

•Demonstrate growing understanding of firewall technologies, cloud security, and network segmentation principles.

•Show initiative in learning firewall policy frameworks, Zero Trust concepts, and cloud security best practices.

•Work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance for complex issues.

•Communicate effectively with team members and document findings clearly.

•Exhibit strong attention to detail in configuration management and audit activities.

•Champion continuous improvement, automation, and best practices across security operations.

Certification Required:

(At least one required; multiple strongly preferred)

·Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

·AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

·Microsoft AZ-900 – Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Preferred Advanced Certifications

·Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)

·Check Point Certified Security Associate (CCSA)

Technical Skills Required:

Firewall Technologies:

·Working knowledge of enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, or Cisco ASA).

·Exposure to Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) tools, particularly Tufin for policy change automation and compliance tracking.

·Understanding of firewall rule structure, NAT policies, security zones, and VPN configurations.

·Basic experience with intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and threat log analysis.

Cloud & Networking:

·Hands-on experience with AWS VPC components: security groups, NACLs, route tables, and basic VPC design.

·Familiarity with Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), network security groups (NSGs), and Azure Firewall basics.

·Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals, routing protocols, DNS, and network troubleshooting..