Network Security Architect

Job Description:

Mandatory Skills: Checkpoint Firewalls and VPN.

Experience Level: Senior/Architect Level

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to assist with security deployments and infrastructure design across enterprise environments. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and supporting modern network security architectures, with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust principles, cloud security, and automation-driven deployments. We are seeking a candidate with a large Breth of knowledge within the enterprise environment and understanding of end-to-end solutions including some understanding outside the network/security space.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Routing and switching in an enterprises environment, Palo Alto, Check Point and NSXT, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Gitlab and Terraform, along with the ability to collaborate closely with engineering, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design and support enterprise-scale network security architectures

Assist with security deployments and infrastructure design, from concept through implementation

Architect and implement Zero Trust security models aligned with best practices

Lead and support projects leveraging Zscaler technologies for secure access and cloud security

Design and secure hybrid and cloud-based environments, with a focus on GCP

Implement and manage network security solutions using Palo Alto, Check Point and NSX Firewalls

Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to embed security into system designs

Support and review and assist in CI/CD-driven deployments using GitLab

Read, understand, and review deployment code and automation scripts to ensure secure implementation

Produce architectural documentation, standards, and design artefacts

Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple projects

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Network Security Architect or Senior Network Security Engineer/DevOPS

Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, or similar), Routing and Switching

Deep understanding and implementation experience of Zero Trust architectures

Experience designing and securing environments in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Strong expertise with Palo Alto, Check Point and NSXT Firewall technologies

Solid knowledge of network security fundamentals (segmentation, access control, threat prevention)

Experience working with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines

Ability to understand and review code used for infrastructure and security deployments

Desirable Skills

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (eg Terraform)

Exposure to DevSecOps and security automation practices

Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills

Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments