Overview

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Location: London, UK

Type: Permanent Role (Hybrid 2 days a week)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network architectures including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption technologies
• Adhere to enterprise governance review processes to deliver project goals and deliverables
• Follow enterprise ITSM CMDB processes
• Monitor and analyze security events using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce identity and access management (IAM) policies and network access control (NAC) solutions
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, industry trends, and best practices to proactively enhance the organization's network security posture
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards and assist in audit processes as needed
• Conduct regular security assessments including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential security risks

Essential Experience

• 12 years of proven experience in network security with a strong understanding of network security fundamentals, encryption technologies, and secure network design principles
• Experience with Zscaler Private Access and Internet Access
• Experience in design and delivery of Zero Trust Network Access in IT/OT environments
• Proficiency in configuring, managing and troubleshooting firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.)
• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response
• Excellent problem solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Certifications (any of the below)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (Security Expert)
• Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator
• Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or Professional
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
• Certified Network Security Professional (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+)

Mandatory Skills

Firewall – Check Point, Firewall – Palo Alto, Firewall – Cisco, Firewall – Fortinet; Network Security – Next-Generation Firewalls/NAC/Zero Trust/Segmentation/APT/IPS/IDS

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