Network Security Architect Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * 10+ years of experience in network security architecture and design. * Deep understanding of Zero Trust frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-207) and implementation strategies. * Proven experience with micro segmentation technologies and architecture design. * Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Least Privilege, SAML, OAuth2, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). * Expertise in network security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, proxies, NAC, IDS/IPS, and SD-WAN. * Familiarity with cloud-native security in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. * Hands-on experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR). * Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Roles & Responsibilities * Design and implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) strategies to secure enterprise networks and cloud environments. * Architect and lead the deployment of micro segmentation solutions using tools like VMware NSX, Illumio, or Cisco Tetration. * Collaborate with IAM teams to integrate identity-driven access control into network security frameworks. * Conduct network security assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews to identify risks and define mitigation strategies. * Define and enforce security policies across multi-cloud and on-prem infrastructures. * Work closely with security operations, network engineering, and application teams to align architecture with business needs and regulatory requirements. * Develop detailed architecture documentation, reference models, and implementation of roadmaps. * Stay current with industry trends and emerging threats to evolve security architecture accordingly. * Lead or contribute to incident response efforts from a network security perspective. Salary Range- $100,000-$120,000 a year #LI-SP3 #LI-VX1