Network and Security Architect

## Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network & Security Engineer to design and implement enterprise-level network infrastructure and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both traditional network infrastructure and cloud security, with a focus on implementing robust security controls and ensuring compliance.

## Key Responsibilities

– Design and architect enterprise network and security solutions incorporating next-generation firewalls, load balancers, and security tools.

– Lead the design and implementation of network security architecture using Fortinet and Palo Alto security platforms.

– Architect and manage Azure networking components and native security controls.

– Design and implement additional security solution such as Hardware Security Module (HSM), PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy etc.

– Design and implement load balancing solutions for application delivery and security using F5 or AVI.

– Create comprehensive High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation

– Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements

## Required Qualifications

– Proven experience in design and implementation with a system integrator or OEM.

– 12+ years of experience in network and security architecture

– Deep expertise in Fortinet and Palo Alto firewall platforms

– Strong knowledge of Azure networking and security services

– Hands-on experience with Fotinet, PaloAlto, F5 and Azure solutions

– Proven experience with design and implementation of security tools including but not limited to Hardware Security Module (HSM), PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy etc.

– Expert knowledge of security compliance frameworks especially UAE based frameworks.

## Technical Skills

### Network Security

– Fortigate and Palo Alto firewall design and implementation

– Azure Network and Security design and implemenation.

– F5 or AVI load balancer design and implementation of L4 as well as L7 features.

### Security Solutions

– Design and implementation of atleast one of the following: HSM, PAM, SD-WAN, Encryption, Proxy.- Zero Trust Architecture

– Design and implementation of SIEM, SOC, SOAR, EDR, XDR etc.

### Automation and orchestration:

– Experience with using IAC tools.

– Experience with scripting that includes configuration autmation as well as extraction of information.

### General Skills

– Architecture standards and compliance.

– Security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, DESC, HIPAA, NIST etc)

## Preferred Certifications

– CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

– CCNP Security or equivalent

– Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

– Fortinet NSE 7 or higher

– F5 Certified Solution Expert

– Azure Security Engineer.

## Soft Skills

– Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

– Excellent documentation and technical writing skills

– Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

– Project management and team leadership experience

– Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

## Additional Requirements

– Experience in incident response and security operations

– Knowledge of current security threats and mitigation strategies

– Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements

– Ability to perform security assessments and risk analysis

– Experience in developing security policies and procedures

## Working Conditions

This role requires frequent travel to client sites and the ability to work in out of business hours when needed.