
Sr Lead - Network Security
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Overview
Job Description
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
Job Description:
Lead Network Security Engineer
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As a Lead Network Security Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Leading the design, implementation, automation, and ongoing optimization of enterprise network security with a primary focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies.
- Leveraging deep hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (physical and virtual), Panorama, Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager
- Employ network automation techniques to enhance efficiency and scalability across 3M's network security estate.
- Own and drive technical standards, mentor junior engineers, and partner with architecture, security operations, and cloud teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure network services.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- 8-12 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering with an emphasis on Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama.
- Expert proficiency with Palo Alto policy constructs, objects, security profiles, decryption, and advanced threat prevention features.
- Proven experience automating network/security configurations using Python), Ansible, Terraform and REST/XML APIs, as well as familiarity with Git-based workflows
- Advanced troubleshooting skills: PCAP/Wireshark, Palo Alto CLI and debug commands, dataplane/system logs, log forwarding, and telemetry.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into secure technical designs
- Certifications: PCNSE (strongly preferred), PCCSE/Prisma Cloud, CISSP, CCNP Security or equivalent
- Strong expertise in routing and switching: OSPF, BGP, and (ideally), QoS, multicast; experience with VRFs, NAT, and redistribution strategies
- Experience with Prisma Access, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust architectures
- Experience with BPA, Expedition, and configuration compliance reporting.
Location
- 3M Global Technical Center- Bengaluru
Travel: May include up to [5%][domestic/international]
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
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