Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure & Security services practice. As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing WAN, LAN, and wireless networks in a corporate network environment with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement network security solutions to protect against cyber threats.
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Analyze network activity and problem trends to discover and prevent systemic errors.
- Assess network performance to ensure it meets the present and future needs of the business.
- Provide training and guidance to network support teams.
- Provide engineering recommendations and service improvement plans for the corporate network infrastructure.
- Provide network design documentation to project teams, peers, and network support organizations.
Essential Skills:
- Experience in PaloAlto Firewalls.
- Good experience working within Network Security.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience in networking and interfacing of Manufacturing Operational Technology such as:
- Control systems from a wide range of vendors (PLC and SCADA).
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (Data historians, EBR, OEE).
- Lab Systems.
- Expertise on securing OT network architecture, firewalls, and firewall rule sets as they pertain to OT network traffic.
- Knowledge of ISA Standards (ISA/IEC62443, S95, S88) and the NIST Framework and/or Certification.
- Elisity, Cisco, platforms knowledge/certification.
- Deep hands-on IT/OT experience in a complex environment (High Volume Manufacture, FCMG) with proven execution capabilities.
- Experience in CCNP, CCSE, PCNSA, PCNSE, AZURE/AWS Cloud Administrator / Security is preferred.
Cognizant is a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing services, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their business goals. As a Network Security Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Network Security Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.