Firewall Admin

About the Company

Established in Thrissur during the Swadeshi movement, South Indian Bank is one of South India’s earliest and most trusted banks. Today, we are redefining banking through technology, innovation, and digital-first solutions. With a strong focus on IT-led transformation, we deliver secure, seamless, and customer-centric financial services. Our teams work at the forefront of fintech innovation, driving automation, analytics, and next-gen digital platforms that shape the future of banking.

SCALE OF APPOINTMENT

IBA Scale II/III

(The scale of appointment will be fixed by the management based on the qualification and experience of the applicant)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (as on 31.07.2025)

Work Experience

5 years of experience in the relevant field

Minimum Educational Qualification

B.Tech / B.E / MCA / M.Sc (IT / CS) / BCA / B.Sc (IT / CS / CA) from a recognized University with a minimum score of 50%

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Probation 1 year (IBA Package)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Firewall Administrator plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and integrity of an organization's network perimeter through effective firewall management and incident response capabilities.

Firewall Configuration: Configuring and maintaining firewall devices based on established policies and standards.

Monitoring and Analysis: Monitoring firewall logs and traffic patterns to detect and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities.

Incident Response: Responding to security incidents related to firewall breaches or policy violations.

Policy Management: Managing firewall policies, rules, and access controls based on organizational requirements and security best practices.

Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting firewall-related issues, including connectivity problems, configuration errors, and performance bottlenecks.

Documentation: Maintaining accurate documentation of firewall configurations, changes, incident reports, and procedures.

Collaboration: Collaborating with other IT teams, such as network engineers, system administrators, and security analysts, to ensure integrated and effective security solutions.

Compliance: Ensuring compliance with organizational security policies, as well as industry standards and Regulators.

Patch Management: Applying patches and updates to firewall hardware and software to address vulnerabilities and improve performance.

Training and Knowledge Sharing: Staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in network security, and sharing knowledge with team members.

Vendor Management: Liaisoning with firewall vendors for support, troubleshooting, and product updates.

Risk Assessment: Participating in risk assessments and security audits related to firewall infrastructure.

Audit Point Closure: Timely closure of audit observations related to firewall infrastructure.

CORE COMPETENCIES/CERTIFICATION

Should have problem solving skills and experience in IP networking and static routing, ssh, DNS, http/s, DHCP

Relevant professional level certification in firewall devices

OEM Certifications like CISCO/Fortinet/Checkpoint/Palo alto etc.

Understanding of security threats and risks

Familiarity with security standards and regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA)

Ability to analyze complex network and security issues

PLACE OF POSTING

Ernakulam/Bangalore (Liable for transfer anywhere in India at the sole discretion of the Bank.)