Senior Network Security Engineer

Meet our Team
We represent Hitachi Vantara to enterprise clients across industries, establishing business relationships to understand customer challenges so that we can deliver profitable business for Hitachi products, services and solutions. We collaborate as a team and cross-functionally to ensure the success of our customers; success that is celebrated and shared. Our solutions bring value to every line of business, and we need people like you to build those deep relationships and to passionately articulate our value proposition.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Manager-Network security, You would develop, implement solutions through Cisco ISE to strengthen security posture of Hitachi Vantara's internal LAN/WLAN infrastructure. Key responsibilities include

• Cisco ISE Implementation - Design, Plan, Install, configure, and deploy Cisco ISE components within the network infrastructure. This includes setting up network devices, integrating with existing authentication systems, and defining policies for user and device authentication, authorization, and accounting.

• Cisco ISE - Policy Management : Define and enforce dot1x security policies within Cisco ISE for LAN/WLAN infrastructure. This involves creating access control policies, identity-based policies, and device-specific policies to control user and device access to network resources.

• Cisco ISE Troubleshooting and Support : Monitor the Cisco ISE infrastructure for any issues or anomalies. Troubleshoot and resolve network access and authentication problems. Provide technical support to end-users, administrators, and other IT teams. Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities for the Cisco ISE solution. Ensure high availability and reliability of the infrastructure

• Global Network Operations : While the role is mostly around Cisco ISE engineering and deployment, You would also be supporting the global network operations handling operational tickets, firewall access requests and new site deployments.

What you bring to the team

• Minimum 6 years of industry experience as a Network engineer supporting large enterprise network infrastructure.
• Atleast 2 years of demonstrable experience in designing, deploying Cisco ISE infrastructure
• Advanced level experience working with identity-based network authentication mechanisms (Cisco ISE, 802.1x).
• I ndustry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP. Certifications on Palo Alto firewalls would be added advantage.
• A firm understanding of networking concepts & protocols at all layers: TCP/IP, Routing and Switching protocols
• Familiarity and experience with Palo Alto next generation firewalls.
• Hands on experience using network simulation, automation and scripting tools

Hardware/Software Knowledge:
o Hardware: Cisco, Palo Alto Networks,
o Software: Cisco Viptela, IOS/NXOS, PAN-OS, SolarWinds, LiveAction

Our Values
Research tells us that some applicants, especially those from underrepresented groups, can be put off from applying for roles if they need flexibility or feel they don't meet all of the set criteria. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what's now to what's next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and flexible arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge