Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience., 5+ years of experience in IT Security with hands-on expertise in firewall management and cloud security., Proficiency in network threat detection and vulnerability assessment using relevant tools., Industry-relevant certifications such as AWS Security, Azure Security, CEH, and ITIL are preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Administer and configure security tools including firewalls to ensure comprehensive security for cloud workloads and networks.

Implement and manage firewall rules and security policies across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Conduct audits and security improvements for various security tools and devices, and perform regular SOC and SecOps maturity assessments.

Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to security frameworks and provide training on information security best practices.

Job description

Pearl Technologies Ltd is North America’s leading Managed IT Services & Software provider, helping clients, internationally, navigate the ever-changing business environment with a team of technical experts and decades of industry experience. We offer specialised technical know-how in the realm of IT development, IT Infrastructure Support, Business Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation. We are geared to better serve our customers and help them to connect to the right IT solution for their needs.

Pearl Technologies invests time and support into its employees to provide them with the room to learn and grow their expertise and work their way up. We are an entrepreneurial-minded organisation that welcomes and supports individual ideas and strategies.

We are currently expanding our Cloud Infrastructure team in India and looking for a skilled and motivated IT Security Specialist

Responsibilities:

Administer and configure security tools including FortiGate, and Cloudflare firewalls, ensuring comprehensive security for cloud workloads, networks, and endpoints.
Implement and manage firewall rules and security policies across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP, optimizing the organization’s infrastructure protection.
Apply advanced micro-segmentation techniques using tools like Illumio to protect east-west traffic and enhance internal security.
Manage web proxies such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, Cisco Umbrella, and Zscaler, ensuring secure internet access for the organization.
Conduct audits and security improvements for various security tools and devices such as WAF, DLP, APT, IDS, IPS, Firewalls, EDR, CASB.
Perform regular SOC and SecOps maturity assessments, identifying gaps, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.
Investigate, document, and respond to information security incidents using tools such as Nessus Tenable, Qualysguard, Darktrace, and Azure Sentinel.
Administer and support SD-WAN, VPN Tunnels, and other network security measures across multi-cloud environments, ensuring secure communications.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, creating reports and ensuring audit readiness.
Stay updated with emerging security trends and provide training to employees on information security best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in IT Security with hands-on expertise in firewall management (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint), cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP), and micro-segmentation (Illumio).
Proficiency in network threat detection and vulnerability assessment using tools like Nessus, Qualysguard, Darktrace, and Azure Sentinel.
In-depth knowledge of IPSec, VPNs, SSL, DNS, NAC, and cloud security platforms.
Industry-relevant certifications such as AWS Security, Azure Security, CEH, PCNSE, and ITIL are preferred.
Proven experience in managing complex, secure environments across hybrid infrastructures.