Network Architect
Summary
Designs and hardens enterprise networks using Cisco SDA, firewalls, and zero-trust principles, then leads modernization programs to improve security and performance.
Technical Skills & Experience:
• Strong experience in enterprise networking, network security, and infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and Software Defined Access (SDA).
• Proven experience with firewall platforms, including Check Point and other leading security technologies.
• Deep understanding of network security principles, segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and secure access controls.
• Experience conducting network assessments, architecture reviews, and transformation programs.
• Knowledge of data center networking, hosted environments, cloud connectivity, and edge network architectures.
• Familiarity with industry security frameworks and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Enterprise Network Hardening (Software Defined Access - SDA)
• Review and assess the current enterprise network security posture, architecture, and operational controls.
• Define and implement network security policies aligned with industry best practices and security frameworks.
• Identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, and configuration weaknesses across the enterprise network landscape.
• Develop recommendations and remediation plans to strengthen network security and compliance.
• Reconfigure and optimize Software Defined Access (SDA) and data center network environments based on assessment findings and best-practice recommendations.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure consistent policy enforcement and governance.
• Hosted & Edge Network Transformation
• Conduct firewall estate reviews and drive firewall policy alignment initiatives to ensure consistent rule sets across environments.
• Develop a comprehensive Check Point firewall replacement strategy, including
discovery, assessment, architecture design, technology evaluation, migration planning, and business case development.
• Evaluate existing Cisco routing infrastructure and identify opportunities for performance, resiliency, and operational improvements.
• Lead routing assessment activities, including network discovery, design validation, and implementation planning.
• Implement routing enhancements and optimization recommendations across enterprise and edge environments.
• Develop a strategic Network Refresh Roadmap covering hardware lifecycle management, technology modernization, capacity planning, and future-state
architecture.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a
related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, Check Point
certifications, or equivalent.
• Experience leading large-scale network modernization and security transformation
initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and presentation skills
Key Deliverables:
• Enterprise network security posture assessment and recommendations.
• SDA and data center network optimization plan and implementation.
• Firewall alignment and standardization strategy.
• Check Point replacement assessment and migration roadmap.
• Cisco routing enhancement assessment and implementation.
• Enterprise network refresh strategy and future-state architecture roadmap.