SENIOR NETWORK & SECURITY ENGINEER
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Darwinbox seeks a Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage multi-vendor NGFW solutions, lead DLP deployment, and provide data classification consultancy.
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Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage multi vendor NGFW solutions (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point)
- Develop and enforce security policies including IPS, application control, URL filtering, and VPN configurations
- Perform firewall audits, rule optimization, and performance tuning
- Support high availability (HA), SD WAN, and hybrid cloud security architectures
- Lead DLP solution design and deployment across enterprise environments
- Define and implement DLP policies aligned with regulatory and business requirements
- Conduct incident tuning, false positive reduction, and user awareness alignment
- Provide data classification consultancy aligned with industry standards and regulatory frameworks
- Implement and manage classification frameworks using Microsoft Information Protection and Forcepoint Data Classification
- Develop classification schemas (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
- Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to define data handling policies
- Perform security assessments, gap analysis, and architecture reviews
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in cybersecurity and network security
- At least 3–5 years in DLP and Data Classification projects
- Strong hands on experience with multi vendor NGFW platforms (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point)
- Proven experience in DLP deployment (Microsoft & Forcepoint)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Cisco CCIE, CISSP or industry certification (advantage)
- Certifications in Data Classification / Information Protection (e.g., Microsoft Purview, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor) preferred
- Experience in enterprise scale deployments and consulting engagements
- Exposure to UAE regulatory frameworks (DESC, ADHICS, etc.) is an advantage
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage multi vendor NGFW solutions (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point)
- Develop and enforce security policies including IPS, application control, URL filtering, and VPN configurations
- Perform firewall audits, rule optimization, and performance tuning
- Support high availability (HA), SD WAN, and hybrid cloud security architectures
- Lead DLP solution design and deployment across enterprise environments
- Hands on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP and Forcepoint DLP
- Define and implement DLP policies aligned with regulatory and business requirements
- Conduct incident tuning, false positive reduction, and user awareness alignment
- Provide data classification consultancy aligned with industry standards and regulatory frameworks
- Implement and manage classification frameworks using Microsoft Information Protection and Forcepoint Data Classification
- Develop classification schemas (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted)
- Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to define data handling policies
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Cisco CCIE, CISSP and industry certification is an advantage
- Strong hands on experience with multi vendor NGFW platforms
- Proven experience in DLP deployment (Microsoft & Forcepoint)
- Certifications in Data Classification / Information Protection (e.g., Microsoft Purview, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in cybersecurity and network security
- At least 3–5 years in DLP and Data Classification projects
- Experience in enterprise scale deployments and consulting engagements
- Exposure to UAE regulatory frameworks (DESC, ADHICS, etc.) is an advantage
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent stakeholder communication and consulting ability
- Ability to work across multi technology environments
- Experience in customer facing roles and solution presentations
Preferred Skills (Good to Have)
- Knowledge of SASE, CASB, and Zero Trust architectures
- Cloud security experience (Azure/AWS)
- Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python)
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