Info Sec Tech Lead Analyst - C13 - CHENNAI

About Citi:

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together

Job Overview: Senior Firewall Build Engineer

The Senior Firewall Build Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and implementing perimeter security solutions for our organization. This role emphasizes the hands-on deployment, and configuration of security systems at the network's edge, focusing on protecting against external threats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in network security, with a particular emphasis on building and implementing robust security infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Infrastructure Development:

• Design, build, and deploy perimeter security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and VPNs.

• Implement security measures that effectively safeguard the organization's network periphery.

• Ensure new security solutions are seamlessly integrated into the existing network architecture.

Network Routing and Configuration:

• Understand and manage network routing protocols and configurations.

• Ensure optimal network performance and security through effective routing strategies.

• Troubleshoot routing issues and optimize network routes for security and efficiency

Configuration and Implementation:

• Configure security infrastructure for optimal protection and performance.

• Collaborate with network architects and IT teams to ensure alignment of security measures with overall network strategy.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Document build processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure compliance with relevant security policies and regulatory standards in all implementation tasks.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with various internal teams and security vendors to enhance perimeter security.

• Effectively communicate project statuses, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science. Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• 10 years of experience in network security, with a focus on security infrastructure development and implementation.

• Strong familiarity with security technologies, including but not limited to Checkpoint, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco.

• Knowledge of network protocols, routing, and firewall management.

• Basic Understanding of automation scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell or Ansible is desirable.

• Understanding of Cloud Security is an advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent technical skills with a strong focus on security infrastructure and problem-solving.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality outcomes.