EY Solution Architect - Network Protection 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

805271433

Your key responsibilities

• Connect with key stakeholders, cybersecurity experts, and operational teams within the information security department to help create security solutions that work well on a large scale.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to make sure solutions are in line with the company's long-term goals, follow design guidelines, and contribute to the direction of projects when necessary.
• Turn business requirements into technical specifications for solutions, considering risks, dependencies, costs, and the overall risk of the technical solution.
• Lead the technical side of evaluating and choosing technologies through Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), which includes:
• Defining the criteria that will influence technology choices and solution development.
• Recommending technologies while engaging with key people.
• Gather and summarize technology research and recommendations for leaders to make decisions.
• Oversee experimental projects, designs, and the actual building of solutions from an architectural standpoint.
• Create and update documents that describe solution architecture to guide the planning, design, and implementation of the chosen solution.
• Keep up with the latest in the industry, research thoroughly, and continuously learn about new security technologies.
• Share expertise with project teams, governance groups, and other audiences as required.
• Build and keep a network of contacts from different IT and security organizations.
• Stay informed about the latest trends, developments, and driving factors in the industry and incorporate them into architectural work.
• Create standards for security technology.
• Travel requirements < 10%
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Proficient in leading the development and direction of solution architecture.
• Extensive experience in Information Security, with a focus on Network Protection, including Cloud Secure Web Gateways (CSWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Network Detection and Response (NDR), Network Access Control (NAC), and Threat Detection and Response.
• Successfully directed projects involving advanced security technologies such as Next-Generation Firewalls, IPS, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), NAC, and cybersecurity monitoring and response services.
• Skilled in Network solutions and infrastructure platforms, including Azure Networking/Network Security Groups (NSG), Azure Firewall, SASE, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), management/monitoring tools, Domain Name System (DNS), and wireless technologies.
• Knowledgeable in security protection technologies, particularly those from Checkpoint, Zscaler, and Microsoft (including Defender XDR and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response - SOAR).
• Capable of rapidly acquiring expertise in new areas of technology.
• Adaptable to the continuous evolution of technologies and the complexities of a global environment.
• Experience in building and maintaining client-service relationships, with an understanding of the importance of internal customers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying information to executive leadership.
• Sensitivity to the perspective of various audiences, both technical and non-technical.
• Experience in creating security architecture documentation, such as vision statements and Solution Architecture (SA) Design documents.
• Well versed in common Information Security practices and the CISSP domains
• Able to identify opportunities for Cybersecurity transformation or enhancements
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of experience in the Information Technology field
• 2+ years of senior architecture experience, exposure to enterprise architecture teams.
• 3+ years working with network protection technologies

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Security certification such as CISSP or CISM
• TOGAF and/or SABSA architecture framework
• SANS Certifications including: GSEC, ECSA, ECSP

What we look for

• Deep critical thinking skills demonstrating analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
• Experience working in a global virtual environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including preparation & delivery of presentations
• Good judgment, tact, and decision-making ability
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences and motives and to work with cross cultural teams.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change, and exercise appropriate time management to meet objectives
• Ability to work autonomously but also within a team environment where necessary

As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning : You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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