Network & Security Solution Architect

Company Description

Aether Industries Limited is a leading global manufacturer of fine and specialty chemicals and active ingredients, and a preferred provider of Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS). Based in Surat, Gujarat, India, Aether operates a unique contract research and manufacturing facility with capabilities to produce from 1 kg to thousands of MTs in cGMP or non-GMP modes. The company's advanced intermediates and actives cater to the pharmaceutical, electronic chemical, flavor and fragrance, specialty polymer, agrochemical, and material science industries. Aether's management team brings decades of experience in the Indian chemical industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Network & Security Solution Architect located in Surat. The Network & Security Solution Architect will be responsible for designing security architecture, implementing network security measures, and developing comprehensive network architectures. Day-to-day tasks include assessing existing network and security systems, developing security policies and protocols, and ensuring the protection of information assets. The role also involves identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks, as well as providing support for security incidents.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Security Architecture Design and Cybersecurity measures
• Proficiency in Network Security and Network Architecture
• Strong understanding of Information Security principles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus
• Proven experience in the field of network and security architecture
  

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Design secure network architectures (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, cloud).

✔️ Architect Zero Trust, NAC, and hybrid cloud security frameworks.

✔️ Oversee deployment of firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SOAR, and WAF solutions.

✔️ Integrate ISMS (ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance (DPDP, GDPR).

✔️ Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and engage with vendors.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Networking: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS
• Security: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), SIEM, SOAR, IAM
• Cloud: AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP networking, ExpressRoute/DirectConnect
• Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk, QRadar, Cisco DNA Center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field
• Certifications: CCNP/CCIE, CISSP/CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure)
• 8–12 years IT infra & security experience; 3–5 years in architecture roles