Sr Specialist Network Security Engineering

Novartis is hiring a Sr Specialist Network Security Engineering in Hyderabad, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Some of the work can be done remotely, according to the posting.
The posting mentions Cisco Ise, Firewalls and Proxies among its tools and skills.
Novartis has 890 other open roles on Level.
Posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Senior network security engineer managing global network security solutions, firewalls, and Cisco ISE deployments.

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Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad, India

Network Security Engineering team is a global team working on delivery and deployment of network security solutions and services following design standards and according to business needs. The team works with 5+ security vendors and products to deliver security services for Novartis globally. The candidate will partner with Business and IT Stakeholders for demand analysis, solution proposal/evaluation and project delivery ensuring the stability and integrity of the delivered solutions.

You will be the Subject Matter Expert for NAC service built on Cisco ISE.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert for Cisco ISE and NAC service
Manage security equipments and services including NAC, ISE, Firewalls, Proxies, VPN, and IPS
Work on new projects and migrations related to network security services
Collaborate closely with service lines and architecture to deliver PoC, pilots and successful implementation of new IT solutions
Ensure services and products are fit for purpose, achieve the desired business value and impact, and adhere to technology standards, Security and Compliance policies and procedures
Build/maintain comprehensive documentation as it relates network & Security topology, equipment, and configuration(s)
Manage services/products lifecycle ensuring data availability, consistency and integrity
Execute problem management and identification of root causes as well as sufficient prevention of recurrences
Provide Level 4 support for problems identified with systems and network; and act as a partner for Level 3 and Level 4 Managed Services support technicians

Essential Requirements

Strong understanding and experience with Cisco ISE and NAC services
Strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, and connectivity solutions
Experience with at least one of the major firewall vendors and/or SASE
Ability to effectively communicate by phone, email or in person with technical and business teams
Proven experience in network security engineering roles delivering projects within complex global environments
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Desirable Requirements

Knowledge of Forescout platform. Experience applying artificial intelligence or advanced analytics to technology operations
Knowledge of network automation tools and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Planning, Project Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management

How we rate this

Sr Specialist Network Security Engineering at Novartis rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Sr Specialist Network Security Engineering is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Hyderabad (Office) and is marked remote.
The job was posted on October 29, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

Prepare for this job

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Cisco IseFirewallsProxiesVpnIps

Questions you could be asked

What's a project where you used Cisco Ise hands-on?
Walk me through how you've used Firewalls in your day-to-day work.
What are the limits of Proxies that you've run into, and how did you work around them?
What's a project where you used Vpn hands-on?
Walk me through how you've used Ips in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Cisco Ise, Firewalls, Proxies, Vpn, and Ips. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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