• Operate, configure, and optimize Cisco network security solutions including:
  

• Cisco FMC (Firepower Management Center)
  
• Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
  
• Cisco EWSA (Email/Web Security Appliance)
  

• Manage and fine-tune Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies and rules to protect public-facing applications.
  
• Contribute to micro-segmentation strategy using Illumio or similar platforms.
  
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and threat mitigation efforts.
  
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices in networking and application delivery.
  
• Write and maintain documentation (SOPs, diagrams, runbooks).
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, segmentation, VPN, IDS/IPS).
  
• Hands-on experience with at least two of the following platforms:
  

• Cisco FMC / Firepower
  
• Cisco ISE
  
• Cisco EWSA
  
• Imperva WAF
  
• Illumio Core
  

• Experience troubleshooting and tuning security policies, ACLs, NAT, and rule sets.
  
• Working knowledge of Linux, CLI tools, and basic scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
  
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

• Certifications such as CCNP Security, Cisco SISE, Imperva Certified, or Illumio Accredited Engineer.
  
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms and security monitoring workflows.
  

Understanding of zero trust, identity-driven access, or segmentation models