Security Managed Services Engineer; L2), Firewall – Palo Alto

Responsibilities

• Performs operational tasks to resolve all incidents/requests in a timely manner and within the agreed SLA
• Updates tickets with resolution tasks performed
• Identifies, investigates, analyses issues and errors prior to or when they occur, and logs all such incidents in a timely manner
• Captures all required and relevant information for immediate resolution
• Provides second level support to all incidents, requests and identifies the root cause of incidents and problems
• Communicates with other teams and clients for extending support
• Executes changes with clear identification of risks and mitigation plans to be captured into the change record
• Follows the shift handover process highlighting any key tickets to be focussed on along with a handover of upcoming critical tasks to be carried out in the next shift
• Escalates all tickets to seek the right focus from CoE and other teams, if needed continue the escalations to management
• Works with automation teams for effort optimization and automating routine tasks
• Ability to work across various other resolver group (internal and external) like Service Provider, TAC, etc
• Identifies problems and errors before they impact a client’s service
• Provides Assistance to L1 Security Engineers for better initial triage or troubleshooting
• Leads and manages all initial client escalation for operational issues
• Contributes to the change management process by logging all change requests with complete details for standard and non-standard including patching and any other changes to Configuration Items
• Ensures all changes are carried out with proper change approvals
• Plans and executes approved maintenance activities
• Audits and analyses incident and request tickets for quality and recommends improvements with updates to knowledge articles
• Produces trend analysis reports for identifying tasks for automation, leading to a reduction in tickets and optimization of effort
• May also contribute to / support on project work as and when required
• May work on implementing and delivering Disaster Recovery functions and tests

• Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups
• Ability to plan activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstances
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook at work
• Ability to work well in a pressurized environment
• Ability to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessary
• Ability to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding, probing for further relevant information, and refraining from interrupting
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to place clients at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements, and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journey

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in IT/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience)
• Certifications relevant to services supported. Certifications carry additional weightage on the candidate’s qualification for the role
• CCNA certification in must, CCNP in Security or PCNSE certification is good to have.

• Moderate level years of relevant managed services experience handling Security Infrastructure
• Moderate level knowledge in ticketing tools preferably Service Now
• Moderate level working knowledge of ITIL processes
• Moderate level experience working with vendors and/or 3rd parties