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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Solutions Architect with a strong focus on cybersecurity and datacenter experience. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network security principles, architectures, and technologies, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions to protect our organization's critical infrastructure and data assets.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Solution Design and Architecture:
* Design and architect comprehensive network security solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our organization.
* Develop and document detailed security architectures, including network diagrams, security controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Ensure that security solutions align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
* Has deep understanding of SASE methodologies and solution.
Cybersecurity Expertise:
* Lead the development and implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures to protect against threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
* Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential security risks.
* Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to proactively enhance our security posture.
Datacenter Security:
* Oversee the security of datacenter environments, including physical security, network segmentation, and access controls.
* Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and data encryption.
* Collaborate with datacenter operations teams to ensure the secure deployment and maintenance of infrastructure.
Collaboration and Leadership:
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including IT, operations, and compliance, to integrate security into all aspects of the organization.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security architects and engineers.
* Communicate complex security concepts and solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Incident Response and Management:
* Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents.
* Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
* Conduct post‑incident analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Compliance and Governance:
* Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
* Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
Knowledge Sharing / Documentation:
* Contribute to, produce, and maintain processes, procedures, operational and architectural documentation, that meet CTO Standards.
* Change Control – Ensure compliance with processes and adherence to standards and documentation.
* Assist in training new staff in technical processes and procedures.
* Work with CTO leadership and application teams in reviewing new documentation.
The main qualifications are:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Proven experience in network security architecture; with experience in a senior or lead architect role.
* Strong, practical experience with Palo Alto SASE solutions (Prisma Access) and firewall migrations.
* Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with practical deployment experience of firewalls and secure networking in cloud and data centers.
* Deep understanding of core network security domains: firewall policies, IDS/IPS, VPN’s, SIEM; ability to design secure segmentation and access controls.
* Strong knowledge of datacenter security principles, including physical security, network segmentation, and virtualization security.
* Ability to translate security requirements into technical designs and actionable implementation plans.
* Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision; self‑starter who manages deliverables end‑to‑end.
Our hybrid working policy
You’ll be based in Bristol, Liverpool or Manchester with hybrid working.
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