OT Network and Security Architect

• Network Design and Architecture:

• Developing comprehensive network architecture plans for LANs, WANs, SDWAN, Zero Trust Access(ZTNA), and other network components, considering scalability and future needs.
• Selecting appropriate network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Designing network segmentation and access control mechanisms to mitigate security risks.
• Focus on Secure network architectures and supporting technology solutions within the enterprise
• Security Policy Development:

• Defining and implementing robust security policies and procedures for network access, data encryption, user authentication, and incident response.
• Establishing security baselines and standards for network devices and configurations

• Security Solution Implementation:

• Deploying and configuring security technologies like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions
• Implementing encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
• Compliance Management:

• Ensuring network infrastructure adheres to relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Implementation and Maintenance:

• Deployment and configuration:

• Performance monitoring:

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Cross-functional collaboration:

• Incident response:

• Security awareness training:
• Contribute to security awareness programs by educating users about network security best practices and potential threats
• Maintain an awareness of business, technical, architecture, infrastructure, and end user support issues and act as sounding board to aid in the development of creative solutions•
• Provides clear oral and written communication of change activity and outage events to peers and senior leadership within the organization.
• Develop and maintain measurable health and performance metrics; Assess performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business.
• Responsible to liaison with Business and other key stakeholders to assess the business and identify key challenges, constraints, and risks and thereby define the project scope after extensive due diligence.
• Prepare dashboards to communicate the progress regarding scope, schedules, and cost to all stakeholders.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge management portal using MS Share Point.
• Participate in operations meeting & track action items to ensure key deliverables is met.
• Monitoring missed SLA and daily monitoring of critical issues and escalating to management, when it exceeds the threshold.
• Manage escalations of critical technology issues impacting business and customer facing systems with appropriate root cause analysis documentation.
• Participate with Operations Teams, in reviewing and challenging ongoing service and commercial performance from service partners through regular reviews and unlock additional value creation at an operational/tactical level.

• To be considered for this role, candidate need to demonstrate the following skills experience and attributes:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or related field
• Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, routing protocols, MPLS)
• Deep understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, access control lists)
• Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Knowledge of cloud network security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant IT experience
• Strong network analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Should be able to work independently on all critical technical aspects in LAN/WAN technology
• Professional industry standard certifications like CCNA/NP/IP/IE etc.will be an added advantage
• Understanding of Leased-lines,SDWAN,VPN,ZTNA, Zscaler MPLS,QOS,Optimization and high Availability.
• Experience in an operational role working directly with internal and external customers, trouble ticketing systems, and incident management
• Must understand and have worked in an operational environment such as a NOC or IT for 6+ years
• Good Understanding of Disaster Recovery planning, Resiliance and High availability features.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms Initiative in finding ways to get things done better

• Independently resolves complex issues/problems, seeking advice as appropriate.

• Demonstrates both strong analytic and big picture capabilities in problem solving approaches

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong listening, feedback, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively

• Effectively communicate at the business stakeholder, process and technical levels

• High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience

• Ability to influence others without direct authority

• Able to provide leadership and instill a level of confidence in team members and key stakeholders

• Displays consideration and respect for others

• Facilitates effective team interaction

• Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions

• Manages stakeholder expectations effectively

• Able to translate large, complex issues/objectives into effective requirements

• Focuses on the most critical issues that have the highest impact on the organization and business needs

• Works effectively with ambiguity / fluctuating priorities and constraints

• Able to manage multiple initiatives with short and long term priorities

• Able and willing to be hands on and get involved in detail if necessary

• Strong orientation towards internal customers

• Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional and global level

• Self-motivated, self-guided and results-oriented

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Treats all others with respect; generates trust and performs role with highest level of integrity

• Seeks to exceed expectations and acts on feedback

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