
Solution Architect - Network Security Services
- Belfast
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and architect comprehensive network security solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our organization.
- Develop and document detailed security architectures, including network diagrams, security controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure that security solutions align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Has deep understanding of SASE methodologies and solutions
- Lead the development and implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures to protect against threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential security risks.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to proactively enhance our security posture.
- Oversee the security of datacenter environments, including physical security, network segmentation, and access controls.
- Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and data encryption.
- Collaborate with datacenter operations teams to ensure the secure deployment and maintenance of infrastructure.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and compliance, to integrate security into all aspects of the organization.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security architects and engineers.
- Communicate complex security concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents.
- Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
- Knowledge Sharing / Documentation
- Contribute to, produce, and maintain processes, procedures, operational and architectural documentation, that meet CTO Standards.
- Change Control - Ensure compliance with processes and adherence to standards and documentation.
- Assist in training new staff in technical processes and procedures.
- Work with CTO leadership and application teams in reviewing new documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent. A master's degree is preferred.
- Relevant experience in network security, with experience in a senior or lead architect role.
- Extensive experience with cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Strong knowledge of datacenter security principles, including physical security, network segmentation, and virtualization security.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE Security, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex security solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.