Regional IT & Network Security Consultant

Job Description

Role : Regional IT & Network Security Consultant

Function: Digital Roof Services \ Regional IT Security [IIDRS]

Role Summary

The Regional IT & Network Security Consultant is a critical role responsible for shaping,

defining, and assuring the cyber security posture of our global IT infrastructure and business

solutions. As a specialist, you will provide high-level, strategic consultancy, ensuring robust

Security-by-Design principles are integrated into all projects, with a strong emphasis on

network security, cloud environments, and core IT systems. This role requires deep,

hands-on technical expertise and a consultative approach to manage risk across a complex

enterprise landscape of Airbus India & South Asia region.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Cyber Security consultant and IT/IS Security focal point for a wide range of

business projects and Digital domains, including Infrastructure Security, Cloud

(Azure/AWS/GCP), Identity and Access Management (IDAM), and SaaS Applications for

all the projects within the region and beyond.

Assist in designing, architect, and review business solutions and system architectures

using a comprehensive Risk-Based methodology, specifically challenging and validating

security controls related to network segmentation, access, and data flow.

Lead the adoption and promotion of the Security-by-Design framework, defining

collaborative security measures and paradigms that strike a fine balance between

maximizing cyber defense and maintaining operational feasibility.

Assist in developing, managing, and publishing Airbus Security Standards and

BluePrints in a worldwide context, collaborating with product managers, solution

architects, security operations teams, and subject matter experts.

Perform threat modeling and security audit reviews to identify and mitigate cyber

vulnerabilities in architecture documents and proposed solutions, connecting technical

vulnerabilities directly to organizational risk.

Stay abreast of emerging network security technologies, cyber threats, and attack

vectors to proactively evolve the enterprise defense posture.

Act as a SME in designing and implementing Zero Trust architecture principles across

the network and application layers.

Provide guidance on securing complex hybrid cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP),

including network security groups, micro-segmentation, and secure transit between

on-premises and cloud resources.

Deep-dive on securing critical IT systems, including Active Directory, virtualisation

technologies (Hypervisors/VDI), and container orchestration platforms

(Kubernetes/Docker).

Ensure the security of enterprise connectivity, including MPLS/SD-WAN and the

deployment and configuration of network security controls like Firewalls, Intrusion

Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Proxies.

Qualifications & Experience

Technical Expertise and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber

Security, or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of 10 + years of dedicated, hands-on experience in the Cyber Security domain,

with a strong focus on IT Infrastructure and Network Security.

Hands-on knowledge of some of the following critical security technology domains:

Zero Trust Architecture & Network Security (Segmentation, Micro-segmentation,

SDN)

Public Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/GCP) (Security Groups, WAFs, Cloud Native

Security Tools)

Identity and Access Management (IAM, MFA/UFA, SSO, ID Federation)

Active Directory Security & Hardening

Container Security (Kubernetes/Docker/DevOps Security)

Perimeter and Endpoint Defense (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, Proxies,

Bastion/Jump Servers)

Cryptography, PKI, HSMs, and Key/Vault Management

Windows and Linux/Unix System Security Hardening

General and Consultative Skills

Proven consultative approach to security, demonstrating a customer-centric mindset

when working with internal or external business units.

Ability to strategically address and provide actionable solutions across a large range of

security topics encompassing network architecture, systems, applications, data, and

digital capabilities.

Experience with Security Audit and Risk Management processes.

Security Certifications are desirable but not mandatory..

Key Success Factors

Effective End-to-End perspective achieved through successful collaboration with

Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) across Airbus India & South Asias business entities..

Ability to connect technical cyber vulnerabilities to business risk and effectively

communicate mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrable expertise in effective coordination and successful collaboration within a

transnational team environment.

Exhibition of an Agile mindset, assertiveness, and effective Crisis Management

capabilities during operational security events.

Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management

skills.

Empathetic approach. inclusive and respectful mindset would be a key criterion for selection.