Network Security Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking a Network Security Engineer to improve the security of our IT environment in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This role involves planning, designing, and implementing security measures for the network, ensuring protection against threats.

The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in network security and knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. This is a full-time position that may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in network security.
• Knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and monitoring security for company’s network.
• Design secure remote access and optimize protection measures.
• Oversee daily operations of network security systems.

Skills

Cisco firewalls

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco ISE

Netskope

Routing and switching capabilities

API programming

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Intermediate level in network security

Four years of experience with IP networks

Job description

Position Description

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for assisting with the planning, design, optimization, implementation, audit, and troubleshooting of the Barry-Wehmiller (BW) network from a security perspective to improve the protection and efficiency of the organization. The individual will help make our company’s information technology (IT) environment more secure by protecting system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks, and securing company and personal data.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assist in planning, identifying, defining, engineering, and monitoring the security arrangements for the protection of the company’s network and services.
• Design secure remote access practices and implementation plans as well as make recommendations to secure BW’s footprint in BW and customer facilities; assist in designing and optimizing security in BW’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives.
• Participate in projects to address gaps in BW’s on-premises and cloud network environments.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining standard security policy settings for firewalls and other network security devices and appliances.
• Oversee daily operations of BW’s network security systems.
• Assist the Infrastructure team with designing and documenting additional network segmentation and enhancing BW’s Information Technology / Operational Technology segregation.
• Manage daily operations of intrusion detection systems as well as ensure the security of firewalls, VPNs, web protocols and other networking equipment.
• Help investigate intrusion and hacking incidents, collect incident responses, and carry out forensic investigations as directed.
• Use industry-standard analysis criteria to test the security level of the BW enterprise; test and check the BW enterprise for weaknesses in software and hardware by assisting with penetration tests, vulnerability assessments and then managing all findings to resolution.
• Assist with the implementation of regulatory systems in accordance with IT security.
• Help optimize malware and other threat detection systems and processes.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team regarding improving design and security capabilities, and determining network security standards and policies.
• Participate in implementation and integration projects such as conducting product research, overseeing proof of concept evaluations, coordinating with the Infrastructure team during acquisition integrations and implementations and overseeing the configuration and installation of security infrastructure devices.
• Configure and maintain systems that log and monitor security threats and alerts.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls and other next-generation firewall technologies.
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE and its capabilities.
• Knowledge of Cisco Meraki.
• Knowledge of Netskope.
• Knowledge of routing and switching capabilities.
• Strong logical ability, natural curiosity, problem solving ability, good oral and written communication skills, thorough, takes initiative, professional appearance/demeanor, dependable, flexible with schedule, loyal, organized, and courteous.
• Troubleshooting skills with networking and computer systems, can multitask, work in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent user experience.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision; applies practical knowledge to problems.
• API programming experience strongly desired.

Required Education and Experience

• Intermediate level professional with working knowledge and experience in network security.
• Strong logical ability, natural curiosity, problem solving ability, good oral and written communication skills, thorough, takes initiative, professional appearance/demeanor, dependable, flexible with schedule, loyal, organized, and courteous.
• Four (4) to five (5) years of hands‑on experience working with IP networks, firewalls, switches and routing environment.
• Two (2) years identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures.

Supervisory / Responsibility

This is a non-supervisory position.

Work Environment

This is an office position.

Position Type

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel

Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company

Bw Corporate Europe