Job Title:Junior IT Security Engineer – Sophos (Antivirus & Firewall)
Location:Chennai, India
Experience Required:1+Year
Employment Type:Full-Time
Department :IT / Information Security
looking for Immediate Joiner /30 Days Notice
Role Overview
We are looking for a Junior IT Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Sophos Antivirus and Sophos Firewall administration. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day security operations in 24/7 shift, endpoint protection, and network security for the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and manage Sophos Endpoint Protection (AV) across Windows and/or macOS environments via Sophos Central.
- Monitor and respond to endpoint security alerts, threats, and policy violations.
- Administer Sophos XG/XGS Firewall — including firewall rules, NAT policies, VPN configuration (SSL/IPSec), and traffic shaping.
- Perform routine health checks and generate security reports from Sophos Central and the firewall management console.
- Assist in troubleshooting connectivity and security incidents related to AV and firewall policies.
- Manage software updates, definition updates, and firmware upgrades for Sophos products.
- Support user onboarding/offboarding by applying endpoint security policies.
- Coordinate with vendors and escalate complex issues to Sophos support when required.
- Maintain documentation of configurations, policies, and incident logs.
Required Skills & Experience
- 1 year of hands-on experience with Sophos Central for endpoint/AV management.
- Working knowledge of Sophos XG or XGS Firewall administration.
- Familiarity with firewall concepts — rules, zones, NAT, IPS, web filtering, and application control.
- Basic understanding of networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing.
- Experience with VPN setup (SSL VPN / Site-to-Site IPSec) is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret security logs and alerts.
- Basic understanding of Windows Active Directory environments.
Good to Have
- Sophos Certified Engineer (CE) or Sophos Certified Technician (CT) certification.
- Exposure to SIEM tools or log management platforms.
- Knowledge of ITIL-based incident and change management processes.
- Experience with any other endpoint or perimeter security tools (e.g., Symantec, Fortinet, Palo Alto).
Education
- B.E. / B.Tech / BCA / B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in networking or cybersecurity are an advantage.
Soft Skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Clear written and verbal communication for documenting incidents and escalations.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts if required.
Contact:9791016029
Pay: ₹265,721.01 - ₹300,000.74 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
