Network Security Architect

Job Summary

Network and Security Architect

Trusted Advisor

1. Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and validate scalable network architectures across LAN, WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud environments
• Develop end-to-end
• network and security architecture blueprints
• Select appropriate technologies, protocols, and solutions based on performance, scalability, and security requirements

2. Security Architecture

• Design secure infrastructures including:
• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS
• VPN solutions
• Endpoint security

• Identity & Access Management (IAM/IDAM)

• Integrate security best practices into overall system and network designs

3. Presales & Client Engagement

• Lead
• RFP/RFI responses
• , technical proposals, and solution strategies
• Deliver
• client presentations, demos, and technical pitches
• Act as a

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• during client discussions
• Support sales teams in achieving business targets and solution closures

4. Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with clients to understand business and technical requirements
• Provide proactive recommendations to optimize IT and security environments
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, engineering, development) for solution alignment

5. Technology Evaluation & Innovation

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements
• Ensure solutions are aligned with industry standards and best practices

6. Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and delivery teams
• Conduct training sessions on security awareness and best practices

7. Bid Management & Knowledge Management

• Lead tender submissions and develop winning technical strategies
• Manage reusable assets such as:
• Case studies
• Solution templates
• Sales presentations
• Coordinate and manage client visits and technical workshops

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in
• network presales / solution architecture
• Proven experience designing
• enterprise-scale network and security solutions

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:

• Wired & Wireless LAN

• SDN technologies (Cisco SDA, ACI)
• SD-WAN and cloud networking
• Deep knowledge of:
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, Static)
• Ethernet technologies
• Hands-on experience with:

• Firewalls, Load Balancers

• IDS/IPS, SIEM
• NAC, DLP
• Proxy and endpoint security tools

• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills