Network Security Specialist

Job Description Job ID:205788 Required Travel :Minimal Managerial - No Location: :India- Pune (Amdocs Site) Who are we Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit At Amdocs, our mission is to empower our employees to Live Amazing, Do Amazing every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact, fostering growth, embracing flexibility, and building connections, we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world. &ltiframe width=560 height=315 src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/j4BzOFa1cIYsi=pUxqoisMoe2cvBz4 title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer autoplay clipboard-write encrypted-media gyroscope picture-in-picture web-share referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin allowfullscreen /iframe In one sentence The Network Security Specialist is responsible for protecting the Amdocs's and Customer's network infrastructure from cyber threats by implementing and maintaining security measures, monitoring network traffic, and responding to security incidents. This role involves working closely with IT/Delivery/Infrastructure/Operations and cybersecurity teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network systems. What will your job look like Key Responsibilities: - Network Security Operations: - Monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events and alerts. - Configure and manage Web Application Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other security appliances. - Incident Response: - Investigate and respond to network-related security incidents. - Document incident findings and recommend remediation actions. - Collaborate with SOC and other teams during incident containment and recovery. - Policy and Compliance: - Ensure network security policies and procedures align with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CIS). - Support audits and compliance initiatives (e.g.,PCI-DSS, CMMC Level2 or 3). - Maintain documentation of network security architecture and controls. - Architecture and Design: - Assist in designing secure network architectures for new projects and systems. - Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions. - Implement segmentation and zero-trust principles across the network. - Threat Intelligence & Risk Management: - Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities. - Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. - Integrate threat intelligence feeds into network monitoring tools. All you need is... Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. - 3-5 years of experience in network security or cybersecurity roles. - Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols. - Experience with security tools such as firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco), IDS/IPS, SIEM, and NAC. - Experience with Web Application Firewalls like Imperva, Akamai - Familiarity with cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Preferred Certifications: - Network Security: CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE - Cybersecurity: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+ - Cloud Security: AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate Soft Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and documentation abilities. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Why you will love this job: - You will have the opportunity to work with the industry most advanced technologies and experts in a global company - You will have opportunities to evolve yourself in the future of all cutting-edge technologies and business trends. - You will be working with a great team