Network Security Architect/HYBRID

About the position

The Network Security Architect is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure network architectures to protect the organization's information systems. This role involves developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Network Security Architect will work closely with IT and security teams to implement robust security measures and respond to security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Assess, audit, design analyze and implement secure network architectures and supporting technology solutions.
• Ensure the network design and implementation comply with regulatory requirements and frameworks, including CMMC, PCI, SOX, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171, and other security control frameworks as required.
• Ensure alignment of network security systems with business goals and requirements.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Developing and executing network security strategies and roadmaps.
• Reviewing and creating network diagrams and flow charts.
• Conduct network security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
• Identify integration issues and develop solutions to address them.
• Research, design, and advocate for new technologies, architectures, and security products.
• Participate in incident response and forensic investigations.
• Collaborate with IT and information security teams to design, implement, manage, and report on the effectiveness of network security controls.
• Stay updated with the latest network security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security architecture or a related field.
• Experience designing and implementing and expanding network security and segmentation architectures.
• Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems hardening, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with firewall/IPS rules, content monitoring/filtering, and intrusion prevention.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong project management skills to oversee complex security initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software-defined networking practices.
• Additional industry-recognized technical certifications/designations.
• Experience with cloud hosting (GCP, Azure) and cybersecurity tooling.
• Must exhibit a drive to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Experience with the application of threat modelling or other risk identification techniques.
• Ability to work with both internal security functions and other business units within the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment, to work under pressure and show flexibility.
• A co-operative but assertive personality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Rewards and recognition for contributions.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Veterans, HOLA and DisABLEd.
• A variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future.