Job Description

About the role:

The Network Security Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and guiding the strategic implementation of network security solutions that safeguard organizational assets against emerging threats. This role demands deep expertise in security architecture, compliance frameworks, and threat mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in developing security architectures and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and NIST.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the strategic design of secure network architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise security policies and industry best practices.

• Evaluate existing network infrastructures to identify gaps and/or vulnerabilities and architect comprehensive security solutions.

• Establish security architecture standards, guidelines, and frameworks for cloud environments and data center networks.

• Perform security reviews of network architecture plans, offering expert-level advice and technical guidance.

• Collaborate with security governance and compliance teams to integrate network security architectures with compliance requirements (PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST).

• Provide technical leadership in responding to security incidents by analyzing threats and recommending appropriate architectural solutions.

• Stay abreast of evolving cyber threats and proactively recommend enhancements to maintain robust security defenses.

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience architecting secure network infrastructures within enterprise environments.

• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and security best practices in cloud networking.

• Expertise in security design and implementation with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall solutions.

• Solid understanding of Cisco switching & routing technologies from an architectural perspective.

• Thorough understanding of compliance and security standards including PCI DSS, GDPR, and NIST.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum of  3 years of experience in network security (architecture/design preferred)

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, NSE, or equivalent preferred.

Desired Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical thinking and strategic planning skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, particularly in communicating technical information to executive and business stakeholders.

• Work effectively in a global environment with cross-functional and diverse teams.

• Attention to detail coupled with strategic oversight.

• Ability to proactively anticipate security needs and respond swiftly with robust architectural solutions.