| Job Purpose | 1. JOB PURPOSE We are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Lead (GB06) to drive enterprise-wide network security strategy operations automation and compliance across On-Premise and Multi Cloud platforms (Azure AWS OCI GCP). The role will own end-to-end firewall security (Palo Alto Fortigate Cisco and Native Cloud Security) ensure policy governance automation of rule lifecycle management and audit readiness while leading initiatives around Zero Trust segmentation and security transformation. This position is critical in ensuring secure scalable and compliant network environments while actively managing security audits regulatory requirements and risk posture improvement. 2. ORGANISATIONAL CHART (Attach as per IT Infra Network structure.) Comments: Numerical figure represents the total number of incumbents in the role |
| Duties and Responsibilities | . PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES A. Minimum Required Accountabilities for this Role (Mandatory) Enterprise Firewall & Security Operations Own and manage enterprise firewall infrastructure across: oOn-Prem: Palo Alto Fortigate oAzure: Azure Firewall NSGs oAWS: Security Groups NACLs Network Firewall oGCP: Firewall Rules oOCI: Security Lists NSGs Oversee security policy lifecycle management including: oRule creation approval workflows optimization and decommissioning oNAT policies (DNAT/SNAT) VPN configurations oZone-based segmentation and micro-segmentation Cloud & Hybrid Network Security Drive secure network architecture across multi-cloud and hybrid models. Manage security for VNet/VPC/VCN architectures peering ingress/egress control and traffic inspection. Ensure secure routing and controlled connectivity across on prem to cloud environments. Automation & Rule Governance Lead automation initiatives for: oFirewall rule review and recertification automation oCompliance validation and configuration drift detection oPolicy deployment via Terraform/Ansible/API integrations Implement policy standardization frameworks and automated governance controls. Security Compliance & Audit Management Own and manage network security audits (internal external regulatory). Ensure adherence to organizational policies ISO PCI-DSS RBI or relevant compliance frameworks. Conduct: oPeriodic firewall rule audits oAccess control validation oSegmentation and compliance checks Drive closure of audit findings and maintain documentation for audits. Monitoring & Incident Management Implement centralized monitoring of firewall logs traffic flows and threat alerts. Lead incident response for security breaches SOC and DDoS events unauthorized access and policy violations. Conduct RCA and implement preventive security improvements. B. Additional Accountabilities (Strategic / Leadership Expectations) Security Architecture & Strategy Define and implement enterprise network security architecture across multi-cloud. Drive Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) segmentation and identity-aware access. Establish secure patterns for ingress/egress API security and east-west traffic inspection. DevSecOps & Automation Leadership Integrate network security into DevOps pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code. Build reusable frameworks for firewall rule automation and compliance tracking. Promote shift-left security practices in network and cloud deployments. Threat Management & Security Enhancements Strengthen security posture using: oIPS/IDS Anti-DDoS threat intelligence feeds oBehavioral analytics and anomaly detection Integrate firewall and network logs with SIEM/SOAR & Leadership Act as L4 escalation point for all network security issues. Define security policies standards and best practices across environments. Mentor teams and drive capability building across network/security domains. Work with leadership audit teams and regulators for compliance assurance. |
| Key Decisions / Dimensions | DECISIONS Approve and govern firewall/security rule implementations and architecture changes. Define automation frameworks and compliance tools. Take critical decisions during security incidents and audit escalations. Recommend strategic investments in security Financial Dimensions Ownership of security tools firewall licensing and audit-related costs Other Dimensions Total Team Size: Direct Reports: Indirect Reports: Number of Firewalls/Cloud Environments Managed: Number of Applications/Services Secured: |
| Major Challenges | MAJOR CHALLENGES Ensuring consistent security posture across multi-cloud and on-premise environments. Managing complex firewall rule bases and avoiding rule sprawl. Balancing agility (fast deployments) with security compliance requirements. Handling high-impact audits and regulatory scrutiny. Managing evolving threat landscape and zero-day vulnerabilities |
| Required Qualifications and Experience | 8. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE a) Educational Qualifications Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science IT Cyber Security or related field. b) Work Experience & Certifications Must Have 1014 years of experience in network security and firewall management. Strong expertise in Palo Alto Cisco Firewalls and Cloud-native security controls. In-depth understanding of multi-cloud networking security (Azure AWS GCP OCI). Experience in security audits compliance frameworks and governance. Hands-on experience in firewall rule lifecycle management and optimization. Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing segmentation NAT VPNs). Good to Have Certifications: PCNSE CCNP Security/CCIE Security CISSP CISM Azure/AWS Security. Experience with SASE ZTNA CASB and cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools. Proficiency in Terraform Python Ansible for automation. Integration experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms. Soft Skills Strong leadership audit handling and decision-making skills. Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and auditors. Ability to manage high-pressure environments and critical security incidents. Strategic and governance-focused mindset. |
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