Network Security Architect

Overview

Network & Security Architect

Architecture & Design

• Architect and deliver
• enterprise network and security solutions
• , including next-generation firewalls, secure application delivery, and cloud-native security controls.
• Lead the design and implementation of

Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks

• security platforms.
• Design and manage
• Azure networking and security architectures
• , including native Azure security services.
• Architect secure
• hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
• , including SD-WAN and Zero Trust models.

Security Solutions & Platforms

• Design and implement security solutions such as:

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• SD-WAN
• Encryption and key management
• Secure web gateways and proxy solutions
• Design and implement
• load balancing and application security solutions
• using

F5 or AVI (NSX ALB)

• at both L4 and L7.
• Contribute to the design and integration of

SIEM, SOC, SOAR, EDR, and XDR

Documentation & Governance

• Produce high-quality

High-Level Design (HLD)

Low-Level Design (LLD)

• documentation.
• Ensure solutions align with
• enterprise architecture standards
• , security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Support security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis activities.

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure compliance with international and regional security frameworks, with a strong focus on
• UAE regulatory standards
• .
• Support
• incident response
• , security operations, and post-incident improvement initiatives.
• Develop and review security policies, procedures, and technical standards.

Automation & Innovation

• Leverage

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• tools to automate deployment and configuration.
• Develop or use scripts for
• configuration automation and operational data extraction
• .
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and mitigation strategies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• **12+ years**
• of experience in network and security architecture and implementation.
• Proven experience working with a
• system integrator or OEM
• .
• Deep, hands-on expertise with:
• **Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks firewalls**
• **Azure networking and security services**
• **F5 or AVI load balancers**
• Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise security tools (HSM, PAM, SD-WAN, encryption, proxy, etc.).
• Expert understanding of
• security compliance frameworks
• , particularly
• UAE-based frameworks
• .

Technical SkillsNetwork & Cloud Security

• FortiGate and Palo Alto firewall architecture and implementation
• Azure network and security design and deployment
• Load balancing and application delivery (L4/L7) using F5 or AVI

• Zero Trust Architecture

• SIEM, SOC, SOAR, EDR, XDR integration
• Identity, access, and privileged access security

Automation

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Scripting for automation and operational efficiency

Compliance & Standards

• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• PCI DSS
• NIST
• HIPAA
• DESC and other UAE regulatory frameworks

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CCNP Security (or equivalent)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Fortinet NSE 7 or higher

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven project leadership and team collaboration experience
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Additional Requirements

• Experience supporting security operations and incident response
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management
• Willingness to travel frequently to client sites
• Availability to work outside normal business hours when required