Network and Infra Endpoint Security Architect - London
Security Consulting Manager | Senior Level | Full time
Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
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As a Network and Endpoint Security Architect, you will:
Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures
Design Zero Trust-aligned network and endpoint architectures, including segmentation, micro-segmentation, NAC, and DNS-layer threat protection
Lead conversations around network modernization, helping clients evolve from legacy architectures to software-defined, cloud-integrated, and policy-driven network designs
Deliver workshops, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase technical capabilities
Work with internal stakeholders (sales, product, and delivery) to ensure solutions are deliverable, scalable, and aligned to client requirements & their environments
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
14+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on network and endpoint security architecture
Proven ability to operate in a technical pre-sales or consulting capacity, translating customer requirements into secure solution designs
Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and network segmentation/micro-segmentation
Demonstrated experience driving network modernization initiatives, including transitions from legacy infrastructure to SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-native security models
Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or Tanium
Familiarity with DNS security tools and strategies (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox) and their role in threat containment
Deep knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, lateral movement prevention, and alignment to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across all levels of an organization
Experience supporting RFP/RFI processes, technical solution documentation, and bill of materials (BoM) development
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