Role : Regional IT & Network Security Consultant

Number of positions : 1

Business Impact : Functional

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 solid 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 modelling 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 Asia’s 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.

📌 Cybersecurity Network Security Consultant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Bengaluru