Network Security Architect

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• _Architecture & Design_
• Design and maintain secure network and system architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Develop network security blueprints, segmentation strategies, and data flow diagrams.
• Integrate security controls across infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, WAF, and proxy systems.
• _Implementation & Configuration_
• Lead deployment and configuration of network security devices (firewalls, routers, switches, WAFs, load balancers).
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture, Network Access Control (NAC), and micro-segmentation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security-by-design principles.

_Technology Evaluation & Innovation

• _- Evaluate emerging security technologies and tools for network protection.
• Develop security architecture roadmaps and recommend enhancements.

_Security Compliance & Governance_

• Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS frameworks and regulatory standards such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.
• Conduct security assessments, audits, and gap analyses.
• Define and maintain security standards and configuration baselines.
• _Leadership & Collaboration_
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, DevOps, and cloud teams for integrated security solutions.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in network/security engineering, with minimum 4 years in a senior role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, VPNs)
• Expertise in next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower)
• Experience in network policy design, QoS, packet shaping, and intrusion prevention systems
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, SD-WAN, and SASE architectures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and modern attack vectors
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Strong documentation and leadership skills
• _Certifications (Preferred)_

• Cloud Security Certification

• Fortinet Certification
• F5 Certification