Job Title: SECURITY ARCHITECT L1 (CONTRACT) – Hybrid, Bracknell, Berkshire.
Experience Level: Senior / Architect Level. Immediate joiners only.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to assist with security deployments and infrastructure design across enterprise environments. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting modern network security architectures, with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust principles, cloud security, and automation-driven deployments. The ideal candidate will bring a broad breadth of knowledge within the enterprise environment and an understanding of end-to-end solutions beyond the network/security space.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and support enterprise-scale network security architectures
* Assist with security deployments and infrastructure design, from concept through implementation
* Architect and implement Zero Trust security models aligned with best practices
* Lead and support projects leveraging Zscaler technologies for secure access and cloud security
* Design and secure hybrid and cloud‑based environments, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
* Implement and manage network security solutions using Palo Alto, Check Point and NSX firewalls
* Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to embed security into system designs
* Support and review CI/CD‑driven deployments using GitLab
* Read, understand, and review deployment code and automation scripts to ensure secure implementation
* Produce architectural documentation, standards, and design artefacts
* Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple projects
Mandatory Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Network Security Architect or Senior Network Security Engineer / DevOps
* Strong hands‑on experience with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, or similar), routing and switching
* Deep understanding and implementation experience of Zero Trust architectures
* Experience designing and securing environments in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
* Strong expertise with Palo Alto, Check Point and NSXT firewall technologies
* Solid knowledge of network security fundamentals (segmentation, access control, threat prevention)
* Experience working with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
* Ability to understand and review code used for infrastructure and security deployments
* Checkpoint Firewalls and VPN
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
* Exposure to DevSecOps and security automation practices
* Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills
* Experience working in large‑scale enterprise environments
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