Lead Network Security Architect

Novo Nordisk

Lead Network Security Architect shaping zero trust and network security posture for a leading healthcare company. Managing secure access design and policy governance to ensure resilience and security in IT infrastructure.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Zero Trust Network Access and Next-Generation Firewall technologies, with a strong focus on secure access design, policy governance, and incident resolution. Proficient in identity and access management, networking fundamentals, and operational technology security frameworks.

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Zero Trust Network AccessNext-Generation Firewall AdministrationOperational Technology SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementNetwork Security Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

Zero Trust Network Access PlatformsNext-Generation Firewall TechnologiesIdentity and Access Management TechnologiesNetworking FundamentalsSecure Access Services AdministrationIncident ResolutionPolicy GovernanceAdvanced TroubleshootingSecurity Policy ManagementThreat Detection

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Secure AccessZscaler ZPA/ZIAPrisma AccessPalo Alto NetworksCheck PointFortinetMicrosoft Entra IDOktaActive DirectoryMFA Integration

Industry Keywords

Operational Technology Security PlatformsIEC 62443ITIL PracticesDNS-layer SecurityFirewall-as-a-ServiceCloud Access Security BrokerSSL/TLS InspectionVPNNetwork SegmentationEnterprise Security Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsIoTSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologies, and Operational Technology (OT) security platforms
Lead secure access design and policy governance, drive incident resolution, and champion continuous improvement across enterprise network security environments
Act as the primary SME for ZTNA, providing L3 engineering support, technical leadership, and advanced troubleshooting for authentication, authorization, policy enforcement, and endpoint connectivity
Administer, configure, and optimize secure access services including Zero Trust access, Secure Web Gateway, DNS-layer security, Firewall-as-a-Service, and Cloud Access Security Broker capabilities
Provide L3 administration for enterprise NGFW environments – managing security policies, IPS/IDS, application-aware rules, URL filtering, SSL/TLS inspection, and threat detection
Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, identity, and OT teams to ensure secure, reliable network operations and support incident, problem, and change management activities in accordance with ITIL practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive hands-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access platforms (e.g. Cisco Secure Access, Zscaler ZPA/ZIA, Prisma Access)
Strong L3 administration experience with Next-Generation Firewalls such as Palo Alto Networks (Panorama), Check Point, Fortinet, or Cisco Secure Firewall
Working knowledge of OT security platforms (e.g. Nozomi Networks, Claroty, Cisco Cyber Vision, Microsoft Defender for IoT) and familiarity with IEC 62443 or similar OT security frameworks
Solid understanding of identity and access management technologies including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and MFA integration
Deep expertise in networking and security fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing and switching, DNS, VPN, network segmentation, TLS/SSL, and enterprise security monitoring
Excellent analytical and communication skills

Benefits

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