Spec. DDIT IES NetSec Engg

Summary-Individual contributors with having extensive hands-on experience in the area of network security design and architecture and proficiency in security technologies including next generation firewalls, IPS/IDS, Network Access Control, SASE, VPN and ZTNA.

Job Description

Specialist Network Services – Security Engineering, Novartis, Hyderabad, India

7! is the number of your teammates you will be collaborating with across multiple regions with an opportunity to work on developing 5 security vendor technologies! Your role as Security Engineer (Network Security) is responsible for delivery and deployment of solutions, practices and processes required by IT services and/or applications according to business needs; overall design and coordination of information technology and understanding how architectures, strategies, designs and plans fit together.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Act as a subject matter expert for Firewalls and Proxy solutions.

• Collaborating closely with service lines and architecture to deliver PoC, pilots and successful implementation of new IT solutions. Build/maintain comprehensive documentation as it relates to server and network topology, equipment, and configuration(s)

• Shape, design, and plan security blueprint within including customer meetings, product development/management/marketing review, and systems integration lab work. Drive the partner specific certification processes.

• Provide Level 4 support for problems identified with systems and network; and act as a partner concern for Level 3 and Level 4 Managed Services support technicians

• Build, request, and present technical specifications and requirements for purchasing of security equipment via quote procedure. Participate in after-hours upgrades, troubleshooting, and/or on-call availability as needed

• Standard system administration duties including server install, System/Application install and patch management, problem determination and resolution, log analysis, etc. Configure, test, and maintain security equipment and services, including firewalls, VPN and IPS.

• Assist with monthly reports and recommendations for Managed Services Clients and work with third party vendors as liaison between client and vendor

• Developing solutions independently and leading specific initiatives to deliver tactical results with managerial support where required

Minimum requirements :

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 7 + years of prior IT experience, ideally in the area of network security design and architecture. And proficiency in security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, SASE, VPN’s, Application Delivery Controllers and general networking background

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate by phone or in person. As well as written communication skills, achieve successful outcomes in dealing with difficult situations and work with various customers and management levels

• Ability to work independently, prioritizes existing projects, and proactively resolve areas requiring additional attention, monitoring, or maintenance. Strong documentation skill

• Proficiency and experience in network security tools: TUFIN, technologies: Proxy, FWs field (Netskope, Palo Alto or Checkpoint, Forescout,) Technology integration and optimization. In addition to this is welcome experience with SIEM technologies such Splunk, .

• Consistent track record of broad industry experience and solid grasp of sophisticated enterprise IT landscapes and relationships with practical knowledge on how to provide authoritative technical and professional guidance to external and/or internal partners; and experience to interpret and communicate complex information

Desirable requirements:

• Vendor certification, ITIL Certification and Master’s or Bachelor degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Securit

Skills DesiredCommunication, Group Problem Solving, Incident Management, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, IT Governance, IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Optimization, Performance Management (PM), Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management

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