Network Security Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. seeks a Network Security Engineer to plan, design, and optimize the BW network from a security perspective. You will help implement security measures to protect systems from cyber threats and ensure data safety, working across on-prem and cloud environments.

The role requires deep knowledge of IPS/IDS, firewalls, and incident response, with a focus on end-to-end security in BW’s global IT landscape. Office-based in India with domestic travel possible.

Qualifications

• Four (4) to five (5) years of hands-on experience working with IP networks, firewalls, switch | route environment.
• Two (2) years identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 IT/OT 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.

Skills

Cisco firewalls

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco ISE

Netskope

Routing & Switching

Incident response

API programming

Job description

About Us

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business. At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies. What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results. In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services—providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide. Our culture is built on: Ownership - Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment. Flexibility - A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time. Empowerment - Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact. Learning and Growth - Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.

Career Development and Global Exposure: At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.

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 the efficiency of the organization. It is the responsibility of the NST to help plan and implement security measures to protect the system from cyber-attacks, hacking attacks, intrusion, infiltration, exfiltration and natural disasters at the network level. This 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, switch | route 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.

Company

Bw Corporate Europe

About the Company

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.