Senior Network Reliability Engineering Security Operations

About Us:

We are a team of passionate and skilled engineers dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that enhance network security and elevate guest experiences.

The company operates a leading edge technology center in Hyderabad, India.

This role will work closely with a matrix team of expert network architects and engineers to drive the adoption of advanced cybersecurity practices and operating models across all network product towers, and around the globe.

As the Senior NRE SecOps Engineer, the candidate focuses on defining and executing a comprehensive zero-trust strategy to prevent unauthorized access to networks and meet stringent compliance requirements.

The candidate will be responsible for articulating and effectively executing a vision to address increasing complexity, scale of modern IT systems, and ensure real-time asset visibility, assessment, remediation, and access control to services.

(S)He will be expected to bridge the gap by implementing advanced security strategies and next-gen zero trust solutions to ensure all system components meet network access and security compliance requirements at a granular level.

This role is accountable for establishing technical relationships and partnering with business disciplines, teams, solution providers, and operational partners to define and implement the Network NRE zero trust security roadmap, building and enforcing the standards defined in it.

• Maintaining Goals:
  • Promote timely delivery deadlines and accurate project progress documentation.
  • Provide input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
• Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge:
  • Offer technical expertise and support to people inside and outside of the department.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
  • Demonstrate function-specific procedures knowledge.
  • Stay up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to job duties.
  • Utilize computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/or process information.
• Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders:
  • Understand and meet the needs of key stakeholders.
  • Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
  • Determine priorities, schedules, plans, and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategies.
  • Communicate concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
  • Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of business priorities.

• 6+ years' experience with network security tools related products.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of zero trust security tools (Cisco ISE, Forescout, Firewall Management solution such as Firemon, Palo Alto Panorama, Checkpoint MDS).
• Expertise in designing and implementing policies in the mentioned above tools.
• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine).
• Knowledge and experience in wireshark/tcpdump/nmap and related analysis techniques.
• Experience in developing, documenting, and managing the requirements gathering process and providing detailed design and implementation plan to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle.
• Field experience and knowledge of foundational data networking and IP technologies including ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, NAT.
• Understanding of TACACS+, RADIUS.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and user story preparations.
• Hands-on experience with common routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba).
• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams.
• Technical knowledge in Load Balancing such as ELBs, NLBs, F5 BigIP.

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on technology.
• Experience with managing network security tools in a hospitality industry.
• Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Aruba ClearPass.
• Strong preference to have product certifications (CCIE, PCNSE, FMSE).
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and work with cross-functional teams in multiple time zones.
• Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies.
• Strong knowledge of emerging tools, applications, and systems for attaining best-in-class network security posture across the enterprise.
• Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross-functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements and techniques, to ensure high availability and business readiness of platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform independently as a member of a team and through cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving transformation in network technologies, tools, and processes through a data-driven continuous improvement methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in improving reliability, performance, and agility of complex enterprise networks.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation, instrumentation, and monitoring platforms and the emerging technologies in this area.
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams.

• Graduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification.