Network Security Architect

About the role

Network Security Architect for a hybrid onsite role in NYC. This position focuses on designing and delivering comprehensive secure network frameworks using trust domain segregation, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and secure zoning principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive, secure network frameworks using trust domain segregation, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and secure zoning principles
• Develop technical solutions and integration strategies across LANs, WANs, SD-WAN, MPLS, data centers, and multi-cloud environments
• Establish baseline configurations for network infrastructure, including Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Conduct routine gap analyses and security risk assessments against recognized frameworks like NIST, SANS, and CIS
• Evaluate proposed acquisitions and software interfaces to determine how they impact the organization's overarching network security posture
• Plan and oversee regular vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and ethical hacking exercises
• Define and implement secure identity federation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems
• Enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to limit network access strictly by corporate necessity and specific employee roles
• Architect data-in-transit encryption paths (IPsec/SSL VPNs) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) parameters to mitigate data leakage

Requirements

• Proficient in IP routing, MPLS, BGP, SD-WAN, Wireless networks, and advanced data centre architectures
• Extensive experience deploying Checkpoint, Palo Alto, or Cisco NGFWs, SIEM monitoring platforms, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions
• Hands-on experience mapping secure network perimeters inside AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments
• Deep familiarity with SABSA, TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, and DoDAF architecture frameworks
• Capability to write code in Python or PowerShell to automate network provisioning and logging configurations

Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP) – highly preferred
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) – highly preferred
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or SABSA Chartered Security Architect – highly preferred

Location: NYC (Onsite) – Local candidates only

Job Type: Contract

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