Network Protection Product Owner

**Position Snapshot**
- ** AOA/GCR Regional role at Nestlé IT Platforms - Connectivity & Voice - Network Protection**:

- ** Permanent contract**:

- ** Full-time, at Bangalore IT Hub with flexibility to work**:

- **Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.**:

- ** Relevant certifications on Network Security and MS Uthentication Products such as Palo Alto & Checkpoint and Microsoft Azure AD (ACTIVE DIRECTORY)**(CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Sec**urity) and Microsoft Azure AD will be considered a plus**:

- ** +5 years of experience under Networking & Security areas**:

- ** Fluent in English**
**Regional Summary**:

- ** AOA = Asia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Middle East and Africa Regions**:

- ** GCR = Greater China Region**

**Position Summary**

**As a Regional Product Owner in Network Protection, you will be responsible for defining and driving the strategic direction of our network products solutions, with a focus on Security Gateways Personal connectivity and Active Directory Services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable product features and enhancements, ensuring the delivery of robust and effective solutions that meet the needs of our organization and customers.**

**As part of our**AOA/GCR Connectivity & Voice Regional**team, you will**:

- ** Act as the Single Point of Contact for Network Protection core Products orchestrating Projects, Incidents, changes and Compliance on Firewalls, Personal Connectivity and Authentication & Directory Services products**:

- ** Good knowledge of Firewalls, Personal Connectivity (VPNaaS, secure web browsing, SSLVPN), and Microsoft Active Directory & EntraID**:

- ** Good Understanding on Active Directory Administrator and Security Including Azure AD Services**:

- ** Good understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and experience working in Agile development environments.**:

- ** Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, synthesize information, and make data-driven decisions.**

**A Day in the Life of Network Protection - Product Owner AOA/GCR**

**Planning and Prioritization**:

- ** Define and prioritize product features and enhancements based on customer needs, market analysis, and business objectives.**:

- ** Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct user research, and define user stories and acceptance criteria.**

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- ** Collaborate with Global engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of product releases.**:

- ** Facilitate communication and alignment between internal teams, external partners, and customers to drive product innovation and customer satisfaction.**

**Product Development and Execution**:

- ** Drive the development and execution of product initiatives, including feature definition, sprint planning, and release management.**:

- ** Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization.**

**Customer Engagement and Feedback**:

- ** Engage directly with customers to gather feedback, validate product concepts, and solicit input for future product enhancements.**:

- ** Act as a customer advocate within Nestlé organization, championing their needs and priorities to ensure receiver-centric product development.**

**What will make you successful?**
- ** Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on network security and protection.**:

- ** Expertise in firewall technologies, Personal Connectivity services.**:

- ** Good Understanding of Active Directory administration and Security Services Including Azure AD**:

- ** In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and IP addressing.**:

- ** Good analytical, problem-solving, Incident management skills.**:

- ** Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.**:

- ** Practical experience working in DevOps organizations with applied Agile methodologies (SCRUM)**:

- ** Good organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at the same time.**

**At Nestlé we offer competitive compensation packages, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team of brilliant professionals and make a significant impact on our Data Center & Cloud organization.