Zero Trust Micro Segmentation Engineer

Grade Level (for internal use): 10 Zero Trust Micro Segmentation Engineer Job Profile: (10) Engineer III, Infrastructure Systems About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 10 Location: India Work Arrangement: Full-time, 100% onsite

S&P Global is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to support our Cybersecurity Resilience and Segmentation initiatives. As part of Project Faraday , you will help implement and operate security capabilities across our global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust, micro-segmentation, and enterprise network security environments. This is a hands-on engineering role for an individual with a strong foundation in enterprise networking and network security. You will work with technologies including Akamai Guardicore , Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) , Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) , and enterprise firewall platforms. You will collaborate with senior engineers, Cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to implement security controls, maintain network security platforms, troubleshoot connectivity and access issues, and strengthen S&P Global's Zero Trust security posture.

About Spgi

• You will be part of a global Enterprise Networking and SASE organization responsible for delivering secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity across S&P Global.
• The team works closely with Cybersecurity and technology partners to advance Zero Trust, segmentation, SASE, and network security capabilities across the enterprise.
• This position provides an opportunity to work directly with modern network security technologies while contributing to Project Faraday and S&P Global's broader cybersecurity resilience initiatives.

What’s In It For You?

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.

Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.

We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.

We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.

Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

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We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

We take care of you, so you can take care of business.

Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of network security, Zero Trust, and micro-segmentation capabilities as part of Project Faraday.
• Configure and maintain Akamai Guardicore policies, asset labels, segmentation rules, and application access controls.
• Configure, administer, and support Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) to provide secure internet and private application access.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise firewall technologies protecting corporate networks and security zones.
• Implement and maintain network security policies supporting Zero Trust principles, segmentation, least-privilege access, and secure application connectivity.
• Diagnose and resolve routing, firewall, SASE, micro-segmentation, and connectivity issues using logs, packet captures, and network diagnostic tools.
• Participate in planned network and security changes, including implementation, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and post-change verification.
• Monitor the health and performance of network security platforms and assist with the investigation and resolution of incidents, alerts, connectivity problems, and security-policy issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configuration standards, operational procedures, and implementation records.
• Partner with senior engineers, Cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to implement network security requirements while maintaining reliable business connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Akamai Guardicore or a comparable micro-segmentation platform.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in Enterprise Networking, Network Security, or a related infrastructure engineering role.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, DNS, NAT, VPN technologies, and network security fundamentals.
• Experience supporting or administering Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and/or Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) , with a solid understanding of SASE and Zero Trust concepts.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewall technologies such as Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet .
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose network connectivity, routing, firewall, and security-policy issues.
• Experience working within enterprise incident, problem, and change-management processes.
• Ability to work full-time, 100% onsite at our India office.

Preferred

• Qualifications Hands-on experience with Akamai Guardicore micro-segmentation.
• Experience administering Zscaler ZIA and ZPA .
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet firewall platforms.
• Familiarity with enterprise DMZ and hybrid-cloud network environments.
• Familiarity with network automation using Python, Ansible, APIs, or similar technologies .
• Experience supporting network security technologies in a large, globally distributed enterprise environment.
• Certifications Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator (ZCCA) or Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP) CCNA , CCNP Enterprise , or CCNP Security Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet certification Akamai Guardicore training or certification

Benefits

• We care about our people.
• That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• It’s not just about you.
• S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
• For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

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