Job Title: Network Security Architect
Job Type: Permanent full time
Location: 3 days onsite
Overview:
We are seeking a Network Security Architect to oversee the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with technical leadership, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of network systems that support business-critical applications at enterprise level.
Key Responsibilities:
-Responsibilities center on architecting systems and guiding delivery, with limited involvement in routine operational engineering .
-Lead the planning, design, and deployment of enterprise network solutions, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
-Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the network engineering team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
-Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver scalable and secure connectivity solutions.
-Develop and implement network automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
-Manage network capacity planning, performance tuning, and incident resolution.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
-8–12 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
-Strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto, F5 Load Balancer, CISCO ACI or equivalent network technologies.
-Deep understanding of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
-Experience with network security, firewall administration, and VPN technologies.
-Proficiency in cloud networking (Azure) and hybrid architectures.
-Familiarity with SD-WAN, SASE, and modern connectivity frameworks.
-Experience with network monitoring and automation tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
-Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or PCNSE are strong assets.
Interested? Please send your resume in Word format to Neeta Bernard at neeta.bernard@quantum-qtr.com.