Overview
The Network Security Architect will play a vital role in designing, assuring, and governing secure network architecture within a UK Defence context. Working within a hybrid model, the Architect will collaborate with various teams to set architectural directions and ensure compliance with security standards, all while leveraging their expertise in high-assurance environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead secure network architecture design across data-centre/on-prem and hybrid environments.
- Produce and own architecture deliverables, including high-level and low-level designs, standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
- Provide technical governance and assurance, conducting design reviews, technical approvals, and risk management.
- Define and assure solutions related to secure boundaries, segmentation, and controlled data flows.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, security teams, service owners, and suppliers throughout the design and implementation phases.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Network Security Architecture within Defence or high-assurance environments.
- Strong understanding of secure network design principles such as Defence-in-depth and Zero Trust concepts.
- Hands-on architectural capabilities in enterprise routing, firewall architecture, and segmentation approaches.
- Experience with security controls like proxy, IDS/IPS, and NAC.
- Strong documentation and communication skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, or Cisco is desirable.