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Job Description Role : Regional IT & Network Security Consultant Function: Digital Roof Services / Regional IT Security [IIDRS]Role Summary The Regional IT & Network Security Consultant is a critical role responsible for shaping, defining, and assuring the cyber security posture of our global IT infrastructure and business solutions. As a specialist, you will provide high-level, strategic consultancy, ensuring robust Security-by-Design principles are integrated into all projects, with a strong emphasis on network security, cloud environments, and core IT systems. This role requires deep, hands-on technical expertise and a consultative approach to manage risk across a complex enterprise landscape of Airbus India & South Asia region.Key Responsibilities● Serve as the Cyber Security consultant and IT/IS Security focal point for a wide range of business projects and Digital domains, including Infrastructure Security, Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), Identity and Access Management (IDAM), and SaaS Applications for all the projects within the region and beyond. ● Assist in designing, architect, and review business solutions and system architectures using a comprehensive Risk-Based methodology, specifically challenging and validating security controls related to network segmentation, access, and data flow. ● Lead the adoption and promotion of the Security-by-Design framework, defining collaborative security measures and paradigms that strike a fine balance between maximizing cyber defense and maintaining operational feasibility. ● Assist in developing, managing, and publishing Airbus Security Standards and BluePrints in a worldwide context, collaborating with product managers, solution architects, security operations teams, and subject matter experts. ● Perform threat modeling and security audit reviews to identify and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities in architecture documents and proposed solutions, connecting technical vulnerabilities directly to organizational risk. ● Stay abreast of emerging network security technologies, cyber threats, and attack vectors to proactively evolve the enterprise defense posture. ● Act as a SME in designing and implementing Zero Trust architecture principles across the network and application layers. ● Provide guidance on securing complex hybrid cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), including network security groups, micro-segmentation, and secure transit between on-premises and cloud resources. ● Deep-dive on securing critical IT systems, including Active Directory, virtualisation technologies (Hypervisors/VDI), and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes/Docker). ● Ensure the security of enterprise connectivity, including MPLS/SD-WAN and the deployment and configuration of network security controls like Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Proxies.Qualifications & Experience Technical Expertise and Experience● Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent professional experience. ● Minimum of 10 + years of dedicated, hands-on experience in the Cyber Security domain, with a strong focus on IT Infrastructure and Network Security. ● Hands-on knowledge of some of the following critical security technology domains: ○ Zero Trust Architecture & Network Security (Segmentation, Micro-segmentation, SDN) ○ Public Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/GCP) (Security Groups, WAFs, Cloud Native Security Tools) ○ Identity and Access Management (IAM, MFA/UFA, SSO, ID Federation) ○ Active Directory Security & Hardening ○ Container Security (Kubernetes/Docker/DevOps Security) ○ Perimeter and Endpoint Defense (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, Proxies, Bastion/Jump Servers) ○ Cryptography, PKI, HSMs, and Key/Vault Management ○ Windows and Linux/Unix System Security HardeningGeneral and Consultative Skills● Proven consultative approach to security, demonstrating a customer-centric mindset when working with internal or external business units. ● Ability to strategically address and provide actionable solutions across a large range of security topics encompassing network architecture, systems, applications, data, and digital capabilities. ● Experience with Security Audit and Risk Management processes. ● Security Certifications are desirable but not mandatory..Key Success Factors● Effective End-to-End perspective achieved through successful collaboration with Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) across Airbus India & South Asia’s business entities.. ● Ability to connect technical cyber vulnerabilities to business risk and effectively communicate mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders. ● Demonstrable expertise in effective coordination and successful collaboration within a transnational team environment. ● Exhibition of an Agile mindset, assertiveness, and effective Crisis Management capabilities during operational security events. ● Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. ● Empathetic approach. inclusive and respectful mindset would be a key criterion for selection.