Regional IT & Network Security Consultant

Prestwick Aerosystems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited is seeking a cybersecurity professional to develop strategy, design policies, and implement standards to safeguard information assets from cyber threats. The role requires expertise in security tools, processes, and incident response support.

The position involves contributing to SDLC projects, coordinating with IT and management, and delivering executive-level reports on security status and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field; advanced security certifications preferred.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, security controls, encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control, and segmentation.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and testing of networks and applications.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, UNIX, and macOS.
• Hands-on with SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, VPN, EDR.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles.
• Understanding of IRP and DRP.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to participate in afterhours support.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess risks against business operations and monitor mitigation effectiveness.
• Implement security measures for new hardware, software, and equipment per standards.
• Develop and maintain network security policies, procedures, and training.
• Engage in SDLC projects involving network infrastructures.
• Maintain communication with IT, management and external parties on security projects.
• Prepare executive-level reports on project status and security proposals.
• Work with internal customers to identify needs and resolve problems.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and industry standards in cybersecurity.
• Provide guidance to junior security professionals.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Afterhours support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CEH)

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

DLP

WAF

VPN

EDR

Cloud security tools

Job description

Summary: The candidate will be responsible for developing cybersecurity strategy, designing and implementing policies, standards, guidelines to protect the organization's information assets from cyber threats. The position holder should have expertise in cybersecurity tools, processes, and methodologies and support incident response activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess risks against business operations, recommend mitigation strategies, and monitor effectiveness of risk reduction plans.
• Implement security measures to safeguard information within network systems by ensuring all new hardware, software, and equipment are brought into compliance with established standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain network security policies, procedures, and associated training plans to ensure awareness and understanding among employees.
• Establish and maintain active participation in system development life cycle (SDLC) projects involving network infrastructures.
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the IT team, management, and external parties involved in system projects or incidents.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports on project status, special studies, and proposals.
• Work closely with internal customers to identify needs and resolve problems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to cybersecurity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc., would be preferred.
• Experience in working with security frameworks like NIST, ISO27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, security controls, encryption algorithms, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention techniques, access control models, and network segmentation concepts.
• Familiarity with security assessment tools and techniques including scanning and testing of networks and applications for vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in using various operating systems including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and macOS.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, VPN, and EDR solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Understanding of threat intelligence, Incident Response Plan (IRP), and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in afterhours support when required.

Company: Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Cyber Security

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