Network Architect (Enhanced Security Cleared)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect with Enhanced Security Clearance to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network security, cloud networking, and enterprise infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of security and performance.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Design and implement secure network architectures in line with industry best practices.

✅ Provide high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) for complex network environments.

✅ Work with firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network security solutions.

✅ Optimize network performance, scalability, and redundancy.

✅ Lead network security risk assessments and ensure compliance with security standards.

✅ Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust network solutions.

✅ Oversee network automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) deployments.

✅ Troubleshoot and resolve high-level network issues and incidents.

Key Requirements

🔹 Enhanced Security Clearance (SC/DV Cleared) – Must be active or eligible.

🔹 Network Architecture Experience – 7+ years in enterprise-level networking.

🔹 Security Expertise – Strong knowledge of firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs, NAC, IPS/IDS.

🔹 Cloud Networking – Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud networking.

🔹 Routing & Switching – Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, STP.

🔹 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Python for network automation.

🔹 Certifications (Preferred but not required) – CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, AWS/Azure Networking certifications.

Nice to Have

➕ Experience working in high-security environments (Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure).

➕ Knowledge of Zero Trust Networking (ZTN) and SASE frameworks.

➕ Familiarity with SIEM solutions and security event monitoring.