At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a large-scale Network Security Assessment and design robust security architectures.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on enterprise network security.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rate, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for seasoned architects looking to lead in a dynamic sector.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on network security in a complex multi-site environment.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Enterprise Network Architecture with strong Cisco and security expertise.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
- Contract Lead Network Security Architect
- Immediate Start
We're looking for an experienced Lead Network Security Architect to lead a large-scale Enterprise Network Security Assessment across a complex multi-site environment.
This is a senior architecture role focused on defining the assessment methodology, owning the target-state security architecture, and providing technical leadership throughout the engagement.
This is the first phase of an 18-month customer programme
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an enterprise Network Security Assessment
- Own AS-IS and TO-BE Network & Security Architecture
- Design Network Segmentation, Zero Trust, DMZ/IDMZ and Defence-in-Depth strategies
- Conduct gap analysis and CVSS-based risk assessments
- Produce architecture documentation, remediation roadmaps and executive reports
- Provide technical leadership to Network Security Engineers
- Present recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Ensure alignment with NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls
- 10+ years' Enterprise Network Architecture experience
- Strong Cisco enterprise networking (Catalyst, ISR, Routing & Switching)
- Cisco ASA / Firepower (FTD) and Fortinet Forti Gate
- Enterprise Network Security, Segmentation and Zero Trust
- OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, NAT
- NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls and CVSS
- CCIE, CCDE or CCNP Enterprise
- CCNP Security
- CISSP, SABSA or TOGAF
- Experience within Manufacturing, Utilities, Energy or Critical National Infrastructure
Please note: This is a pure Network Architect position.
We are looking for experienced architects with proven enterprise design and technical leadership experience, rather than hands-on network engineers.
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We think you need these skills to ace Network Security Architect in Ellesmere Port
Network Security Assessment
Target-State Security Architecture
Network Segmentation
Zero Trust
DMZ/IDMZ Strategies
Defence-in-Depth Strategies
Gap Analysis
