You will be taken to Adani Group’s own careers page to apply. Job ID 59221.
Job description
About Business
Adani Group: In recent years, we have evolved from a new player in power generation to India’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.
Job Purpose: The Network & Cloud Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for securing cloud and network environments, mitigating cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. This role focuses on threat detection, incident response, and implementing best practices to protect enterprise infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Network & Cloud CyberSecurity Specialist
Network Security Tools and Technologies Management
Configuration and management of network security tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, network monitoring platforms, proxy, NAC etc).
Ensure network security technologies are properly tuned, updated, and optimized to detect and prevent security incidents.
Network Security Operations Management
Manage the day-to-day operations of the network security team, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to network security incidents.
Ensure that network security controls (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, network monitoring tools) are deployed and optimized to protect the organization’s infrastructure.
Establish and lead a proactive approach to identifying and addressing emerging network threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns.
Incident Response and Risk Management
Assist organization’s network incident response plan, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and mitigation of security incidents and breaches.
Lead root cause analysis of network security incidents, ensuring lessons learned are applied to enhance security measures.
Conduct risk assessments of network systems and lead efforts to implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies and controls.
Cloud Security & Zero Trust
Implement and oversee cloud security controls and cloud firewalls.
Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) strategies, ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and micro-segmentation.
Manage privileged access controls and enforce security policies to mitigate insider threats and external risks.
Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
Partner with other departments, such as IT, compliance, legal, and risk management, to ensure alignment of network security strategies with broader organizational objectives.
Work closely with senior executives to provide updates on network security risks and vulnerabilities, offering recommendations for improvement.
Collaborate with other cybersecurity leaders to develop a cohesive, integrated approach to security across the enterprise.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Stay informed on the latest network security trends, technologies, and emerging threats to ensure the organization is protected from evolving risks.
Drive the evaluation and implementation of new network security technologies and tools to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity capabilities.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the network security operations team by encouraging innovation and operational excellence.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure that network security operations adhere to relevant compliance requirements, ISO 27001
Oversee internal and external audits related to network security, ensuring all necessary documentation and evidence are provided.
Maintain a strong understanding of global regulatory trends and ensure that network security practices meet the highest industry standards.
Network Security Reporting and Documentation
Prepare and deliver regular reports to executive leadership on the health of the network security program, including threat intelligence, incident status, risk assessments, and compliance status.
Ensure that network security processes and configurations are documented clearly and kept up to date.
Maintain and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of network security initiatives.
Key Stakeholders - Internal
Department Heads
Internal Auditors
Risk Management Team
Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure Team
Cloud & Network Engineering Team
Risk & Compliance Team
Key Stakeholders - External
Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Security Auditors & Consultants
External Auditors
External Security Consultants
Requirements
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, MBA) in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
