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We are currently seeking a Systems Integration Specialist Advisor to join our team in hyderabad, Telangana (IN-TG), India (IN).

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Job Summary
The Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring an organization's network security infrastructure. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business-critical systems by protecting networks, applications, and data from cyber threats and unauthorized access.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage network security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, web proxies, and network access control systems.
Monitor network traffic and security alerts using SIEM and security monitoring tools.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
Implement and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents and breaches.
Configure and maintain secure network architectures across on-premises and cloud environments.
Perform firewall rule reviews, network segmentation, and access control management.
Collaborate with IT infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure security best practices are followed.
Support compliance initiatives related to ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, or other applicable standards.
Participate in disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and security audits.
Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and routing/switching technologies.
Experience with firewalls such as Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, or Juniper.
Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS solutions.
Knowledge of VPN technologies and remote access security.
Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or ArcSight.
Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
Knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
3-8+ years of experience in network security, cybersecurity, or network engineering.
Relevant certifications preferred:

CISSP
CCNP Security
CCIE Security
Palo Alto PCNSE
Fortinet NSE
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Typical Tools & Technologies

Firewalls: Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco
SIEM: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar
Vulnerability Management: Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7
Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
Security Monitoring: Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne
Networking: Cisco, Juniper, Arista

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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