Are you passionate about network security and eager to help protect a global organization against evolving threats? At Envalior, we are shaping the future of high-performance materials through innovation, reliability, and operational excellence. For our Pune, India site, we are looking for a Firewall Manager to join our Cyber- & Information Security Office and bring firewall assurance capabilities in-house.
IMAGINE THE FUTURE AT ENVALIOR
At Envalior, the future is not only imagined — it is pioneered. We foster an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued. Empowerment drives our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and continuously improve operations. Join us and become part of a team where safety, performance, and continuous improvement come together to deliver cybersecurity excellence.
As a Firewall Manager, you will protect Envalior’s global IT and OT environments by ensuring firewall services are securely designed, governed, and operated. By bringing firewall assurance capabilities in-house, you strengthen internal expertise, improve service quality and responsiveness, reduce dependency on external providers, and increase cost efficiency, enabling secure business growth, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
Your responsibilities
- Improve cyber hygiene and risk management through centralized firewall assurance.
- Review and assess firewall change requests, and configure Firewall Assurance and onboarding of firewalls.
- Detect access policy violations, rule conflicts and misconfigurations, and conduct rule usage analysis to optimize rules.
- Improve cyber hygiene tasks, including logging, configuration and change tracking, and support Security Zone and segment design (e.g. DMZ) according to Zero Trust principles.
- Manage the rule-base on firewalls and access restrictions towards the internet.
- Provide access for third parties via secure tunnels (e.g. VPN), applying Zero Trust principles to each request and implementation.
- Authorize firewall rule requests based on Envalior’s security policy and guidelines.
- Divide connectivity requests into change requests/tasks for the different suppliers implementing them, covering cloud and on-site firewalls (rules and objects), cloud security groups, cloud/API gateways, and servers and firewalls.
- Execute assurance checks to identify unauthorized firewall rules and actively follow up on findings.
- Implement version control of firewall policies and configurations.
- Work closely with global IT, OT, infrastructure and cybersecurity teams, as well as external vendors and service providers, to maintain and continuously improve firewall services and security controls.
Requirements
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Academic degree in IT or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in network/firewall security or cybersecurity.
- Hands-on knowledge of firewall rule-base management, access control and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience with cloud and on-premise firewall environments, security groups and API gateways.
- Comfortable coordinating multiple suppliers and stakeholders across a complex, global environment.
- A structured, security-first mindset, with strong attention to detail and documentation.
Benefits
WHY ENVALIOR?
Competitive Compensation:
Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:
Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.
Training & Development Opportunities:
At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
Diversity & Inclusion:
At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.
APPLY NOW!
Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.
Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter at [email protected]
Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
OUR HERITAGE
With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.
We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.
Skills Required
- Academic degree in IT or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in network, firewall security, or cybersecurity
- Hands-on knowledge of firewall rule-base management, access control, and Zero Trust principles
- Experience with cloud and on-premise firewall environments, security groups, and API gateways
- Ability to coordinate multiple suppliers and stakeholders across a complex, global environment
- Structured, security-first mindset with strong attention to detail and documentation
What We Do
Envalior is a global leader in engineering materials, established in 2023 through the merger of DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. It specializes in developing sustainable and high-performance engineering materials.
