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.

Professional & Technical Skills:

- 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

Prisma Access/ GlobalProtect VPN

- 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

Additional Information:

- 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.

15 years full time education