Security Architect

Project Role : Security Architect

Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.

Must have skills : Network Security Operations

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 12 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

The Network Security Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the organization s network security infrastructure. This role ensures robust protection of network boundaries, internal segments, cloud environments, and critical assets while leading a team of network security engineers. The Lead also collaborates closely with SOC, Cloud, IT, and Architecture teams to strengthen overall cyber resilience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Network Security Operations & Management
• Lead day-to-day management of network security devices including firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, proxies, WAFs, DDoS systems, and segmentation solutions.
• Ensure continuous availability, performance, and health of network security infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors for support, patching, and upgrades.
• Review firewall policies, NAT rules, URL filtering, IPS signatures, and ensure optimal configurations.
• Security Architecture & Design
• Develop and implement secure network architecture aligned with best practices.
• Drive Zero Trust segmentation, secure hybrid/cloud connectivity, and micro-segmentation initiatives.
• Participate in solution design reviews and assess network security impact of new projects.
• Ensure alignment of network security controls with overall cybersecurity strategy.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of network security engineers.
• Allocate resources, manage workloads, and ensure SLA/OLA compliance.
• Work closely with SOC, IR, threat hunting, and IT/network teams for coordinated defense.
• Present network security posture, risks, and improvements to leadership.
• Incident Response & Threat Mitigation
• Act as SME during network-related security incidents.
• Support SOC and IR teams with packet analysis, firewall log analysis, and malicious traffic investigation.
• Implement immediate containment controls during active threats (e.g., blocking IPs, disabling routes, isolating segments).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Policy, Governance & Compliance
• Maintain network security standards, hardening guidelines, and baseline configurations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and internal risk/audit requirements.
• Conduct periodic firewall rule audits, recertifications, and access reviews.
• Maintain complete and updated documentation: topology diagrams, policies, runbooks, inventory.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Identify opportunities to automate network security processes through SOAR/Scripting/API automation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as SASE, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and cloud-native firewalls.
• Drive initiatives to improve threat visibility and reduce attack surface.
  
  
  

• Expertise with network security platforms (any combination):
• Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, , Zscaler, Prisma Access, Akamai, Cloud Azure WAF.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Palo Alto NG FW, Palo Alto IPS/IDS, Panorama
  
  
  

• Azure WAF
• Azure Bastion hosts (AVD)
• MIST AP (Important)
• Firewall policy design & optimization
• IPS/IDS, proxy, URL filtering, DNS security
• VPN/IPSec/SSL/Remote Access
• Network segmentation & micro-segmentation
• Cloud network security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Strong knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, SD-WAN.
• Familiarity with packet capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and traffic analysis.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is added advantage.
• Leadership & Soft Skills
• Team management and mentoring experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Preferred certifications:
• CCNP Security / CCIE Security
• PCNSE (Palo Alto)
• CISSP
• Cloud Security certifications (AZ-500, AWS Security, GCP Security
  
  
  

• The candidate should have minimum 7 years of experience in Network Security Operations.
• This position is based at our M2B - STPI location.
• A 15 years full time education is required.