Lead Architect - Network Security
Core
Senior technical authority defining long-term enterprise Network Security architecture, strategy, standards, and technology roadmap while serving as the highest escalation point for complex security incidents.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Architect (Network Security)
Builds
Enterprise Network Security reference architectures, engineering standards, design patterns, and technology roadmaps aligned with global standards.
Domain
Enterprise Network Security / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise Network Security architecture design, technology roadmap planning, architecture governance, complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, incident resolution, technical leadership, technology evaluation, vendor management, documentation creation, lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Enterprise firewall platforms (Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point), secure web gateway (Zscaler), web application firewall (Akamai), SD-WAN security, network segmentation, SIEM integration, network automation, vendor certifications (NSE, PCNSE, CCSA/CCSE, Zscaler, Akamai)
Technologies
Fortinet/FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Zscaler, Akamai, SD-WAN, SIEM
Responsibilities
Own enterprise Network Security reference architectures, engineering standards, design patterns, and technology roadmaps; Lead architecture and technical design for firewalls, secure web gateways, web application firewalls, SD-WAN security, network segmentation, and cloud connectivity security; Provide architecture governance and review project designs for alignment with business and security requirements; Serve as senior technical authority and highest escalation point for complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, major incidents, and critical changes; Lead Network Security modernization, automation, standardization, and technical-debt reduction; Evaluate emerging Network Security technologies and recommend adoption or retirement; Direct technical execution for complex projects by translating requirements into secure architectures; Provide technical direction, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal engineers, global counterparts, and vendors; Manage technical relationships with technology vendors and outsourced service providers; Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Compliance teams on architecture decisions and risk assessments; Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, engineering standards, design decisions, operational runbooks, and recovery documentation; Own or govern administration, configuration, optimization, and lifecycle activities for enterprise Network Security platforms including firewall policy management and high-availability design.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight