Network Security Engineer

Req ID: 354092 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Network Security Engineer to join our team in MUMBAI, Mahārāshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer with strong DevOps expertise to design, implement, secure, and optimize cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure Services, Kubernetes, Networking, Landing Zones, Security, and modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Cloud Engineering

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud architectures using Azure Services (App Services, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, VNets, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, API Management, etc.).
• Build and manage Azure Landing Zones aligned with Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Implement and maintain Azure Networking components, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, WAF, VPN/ExpressRoute, Traffic Manager, and Private Endpoints.
• Configure and optimize cloud security controls such as Azure Security Center, Defender, IAM, RBAC, Policies, and Blueprints.

Kubernetes & Containerization

• Deploy, manage, and operate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
• Build containerized applications using Docker and manage CI/CD pipelines for AKS.
• Implement workload scaling, monitoring, security hardening, and auto‑repair mechanisms.

DevOps & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions / Jenkins.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform / Bicep / ARM templates.
• Automate deployments, environment provisioning, and configuration management.
• Integrate monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, and Prometheus.

Security & Governance

• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to compliance standards and security best practices.
• Implement identity and access control, threat detection, data encryption, and network security.
• Perform continuous risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

Operations & Support

• Troubleshoot cloud, networking, and DevOps-related issues.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost across Azure resources.
• Provide on-call support and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12 years of overall experience with at least 5+ years in Azure Cloud Engineering.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Azure Services & Architecture
  • Azure Landing Zones & Governance
  • Kubernetes / AKS
  • Azure Networking (VNet, Load Balancers, Firewalls, DNS, VPN/ExpressRoute)
  • DevOps Tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins)
  • IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
  • Security & Compliance
• Strong scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring and logging solutions.

Good to Have

• Azure Certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑400, AZ‑305, or equivalent).
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud or on-prem migration strategies.
• Experience with Service Mesh (Istio/Linkerd).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead cloud and DevOps initiatives independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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