Lead Architect - Network & Security
Core
Design authority for network and security delivery for enterprise, financial services, and public sector clients, leading engineers to build data centre fabrics, WAN/SD-WAN, and secure edge services.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Architect (Network & Security)
Builds
Data centre fabrics, enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, next-generation firewalls, network access control, and secure edge services
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Infrastructure / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Network architecture design, Security architecture design, SD-WAN implementation, Firewall configuration, Network Access Control (NAC), Change management in production, Root cause analysis, Team leadership, Vendor relationship management, Bid technical validation
Preferred skills
Cisco, Fortinet, Huawei, Palo Alto, F5 expertise, State Bank of Pakistan regulatory knowledge, OEM partner tier certification
Technologies
Cisco, Fortinet, Huawei, Palo Alto, F5, SD-WAN, Next-generation firewalls, NAC
Responsibilities
Design reference architectures and technical standards; Sign off network and security designs; Lead complex implementations and migrations; Act as Tier 3/4 escalation point; Lead and develop network/security engineering teams; Support technical bids and proofs of concept; Manage OEM vendor relationships and escalations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership