Security Architect

Project Role : Security Architect Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations. Must have skills : Network Security Operations Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: The Network Security Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the organization s network security infrastructure. This role ensures robust protection of network boundaries, internal segments, cloud environments, and critical assets while leading a team of network security engineers. The Lead also collaborates closely with SOC, Cloud, IT, and Architecture teams to strengthen overall cyber resilience. Roles & Responsibilities: -Network Security Operations & Management -Lead day-to-day management of network security devices including firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, proxies, WAFs, DDoS systems, and segmentation solutions. - Ensure continuous availability, performance, and health of network security infrastructure. - Coordinate with vendors for support, patching, and upgrades. - Review firewall policies, NAT rules, URL filtering, IPS signatures, and ensure optimal configurations. -Security Architecture & Design - Develop and implement secure network architecture aligned with best practices. -Drive Zero Trust segmentation, secure hybrid/cloud connectivity, and micro-segmentation initiatives. -Participate in solution design reviews and assess network security impact of new projects. -Ensure alignment of network security controls with overall cybersecurity strategy. -Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration - Lead, mentor, and guide a team of network security engineers. -Allocate resources, manage workloads, and ensure SLA/OLA compliance. -Work closely with SOC, IR, threat hunting, and IT/network teams for coordinated defense. - Present network security posture, risks, and improvements to leadership. -Incident Response & Threat Mitigation - Act as SME during network-related security incidents. -Support SOC and IR teams with packet analysis, firewall log analysis, and malicious traffic investigation. - Implement immediate containment controls during active threats (e.g., blocking IPs, disabling routes, isolating segments). - Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. -Policy, Governance & Compliance - Maintain network security standards, hardening guidelines, and baseline configurations. - Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and internal risk/audit requirements. -Conduct periodic firewall rule audits, recertifications, and access reviews. - Maintain complete and updated documentation: topology diagrams, policies, runbooks, inventory. -Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Identify opportunities to automate network security processes through SOAR/Scripting/API automation. -Evaluate emerging technologies such as SASE, ZTNA, SD-WAN, and cloud-native firewalls. - Drive initiatives to improve threat visibility and reduce attack surface. Professional & Technical Skills: -Expertise with network security platforms (any combination): -Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, , Zscaler, Prisma Access, Akamai, Cloud Azure WAF. -Hands-on experience with: -Palo Alto NG FW, Palo Alto IPS/IDS, Panorama Prisma Access/ GlobalProtect VPN - Azure WAF - Azure Bastion hosts (AVD) -MIST AP (Important) - Firewall policy design & optimization -IPS/IDS, proxy, URL filtering, DNS security -VPN/IPSec/SSL/Remote Access - Network segmentation & micro-segmentation - Cloud network security (AWS/Azure/GCP) - Strong knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, SD-WAN. - Familiarity with packet capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and traffic analysis. -Scripting knowledge (Python,