Network Security Specialist

Required Travel :Minimal \nManagerial - No \nLocation: :India- Pune (Amdocs Site) \n\n## Who are we?\n\nAmdocs helps the world\u2019s leading communications and media companies deliver exceptional customer experiences through reliable, efficient, and secure operations at scale. We provide software products and services that embed intelligence into how work runs across business, IT, and network domains \u2013delivering measurable outcomes in customer experience, network performance, cloud modernization, and revenue growth. With our talented people, and more than forty years of experience running mission-critical systems around the globe, Amdocs runs billions of transactions daily. Our technology is relied on every day, connecting people worldwide and advancing a more inclusive, connected world. Together, we help those who shape the future to make it amazing. Amdocs is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: DOX) and reported revenue of $4.53 billion in fiscal 2025. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com\n\nAt Amdocs, our mission is to empower our employees to \u0027Live Amazing, Do Amazing\u0027 every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact, fostering growth, embracing flexibility, and building connections, we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world.\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/j4BzOFa1cIY?si=pUxqoisMoe2cvBz4 title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n## In one sentence\n\nThe Information Security Specialist will support the organization\u2019s cybersecurity initiatives by implementing security standards, participating in security projects, conducting research, and providing technical guidance. The role involves working closely with cross\u2011functional teams to ensure that information security controls and best practices are effectively embedded within the organization.\n\n## What will your job look like?\n\n 1. Support the development and implementation of information security standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with organizational strategic goals.\n 2. Contribute to improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the security program.\n 3. Work with cross\u2011functional teams to define information security requirements for internal initiatives and organization-wide projects.\n 4. Assist in implementing these requirements and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.\n 5. Analyze technical and business needs to support the creation of security solutions.\n 6. Research applicable industry standards, frameworks, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).\n 7. Assist in monitoring compliance and provide recommendations for improvement to relevant teams.\n 8. Educate peers and project teams on emerging standards and good practices.\n 9. Assist in designing security solutions, preparing technical documentation, and participating in security demonstrations or POCs.\n 10. Support technical evaluations of IS products and services.\n 11. You will provide technical guidance to IS teams by means of coaching and mentorship to achieve project goals to the required level of quality. Promote team engagement, empowerment and motivation.\n 12. You will onboard new hires, train and share knowledge, take an active role in technical mentoring and elevating team knowledge.\n 13. You will enforce quality processes (i.e. performing technical root cause analysis, outlining corrective action for given problems) and ensure that all the project agreed deliverables are completed to the required level of quality.\n\n\n\n## All you need is...\n\n * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching\n * Experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and security appliances\n * Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and NAC solutions\n * Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) preferred\n * Familiarity with endpoint protection, SIEM, and identity security\n * Experience with Cisco ASA Firewall, Check Point, and data center switching\n * Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting ACLs, NAT, and Site-to-Site VPNs\n * Strong understanding of LAN/WAN technologies, load balancers, IP subnetting, and the TCP/IP model\n * Experience leveraging GenAI for:\n * Alert summarization\n * Investigation queries\n * Log forwarding rule creation\n * AI-driven anomaly detection \u0026 behavioral threat modeling\n * Experience in log parsing, SIEM automation, and enrichment scripts\n * PowerShell scripting for network/security tasks with AI support\n * Using GenAI to optimize scripts, enhance documentation, and improve firewall rule optimization\n\n\n\nSoft Skills\n\n * Strong analytical and problem\u2011solving abilities\n * Ability to remain calm and effective during high-pressure incidents\n * Excellent communication and documentation skills\n * Strong collaboration with cross-functional and global teams\n\n\n\nPreferred Certifications (Good to Have)\n\n * CCNA Security / CCNP Security\n * CEH / ECSA\n * CompTIA Security+\n * Palo Alto PCNSA / PCNSE\n * Azure / AWS Security Certifications\n\n\n * \n\n\n\n\n## Why you will love this job:\n\n * You will have the opportunity to work with the industry most advanced technologies and experts in a global company\n * You will have opportunities to evolve yourself in the future of all cutting-edge technologies and business trends.\n * You will be working with a great team\n\n\n\nAmdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce\n