Position: Network Security Architect
Location: Remote or In Office
Employment Type: W-2
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Network Security Architect
FocusPoint Talent Solutions (Remote with periodic travel Full time)
FocusPoint is partnering with a large, multi site enterprise undergoing significant modernization across corporate, cloud, industrial, and distributed operational environments. We are recruiting an experienced Network Security Architect to lead enterprise network security strategy, design, and governance for a complex technology landscape that spans IT, OT, cloud, and industrial systems.
This role is ideal for a senior architect who thrives in high impact environments, enjoys shaping long term security direction, and can translate business needs into secure, scalable architectural solutions. The selected candidate will serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for network security architecture and will influence standards, modernization initiatives, and Zero Trust adoption across the organization.
What You Will LeadDefine and maintain the enterprise network security architecture and multi year technology roadmap
Develop reference architectures, security standards, and design patterns for enterprise networking
Champion Zero Trust principles across corporate, cloud, industrial, and distributed environments
Establish secure connectivity and segmentation strategies for IT, OT, cloud, retail, refinery, pipeline, and terminal environments
Govern enterprise firewall architecture and segmentation strategy, including NGFW, IDS/IPS, NAC, WAF, DNS security, DDoS protection, and NDR technologies
Define secure architectures for IT/OT convergence and industrial control system environments aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST guidance
Develop Azure networking architecture standards (Firewall, NSGs, Application Gateway, Private Endpoints, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, DDoS Protection)
Provide architectural oversight for implementation teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards
Improve network visibility, logging, telemetry, analytics, and SIEM detection use cases in partnership with Security Operations
Support major incident investigations as the network security SME and participate in enterprise risk assessments and audits
Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressive experience in network security, cybersecurity architecture, or enterprise infrastructure
3+ years designing enterprise network security architectures
Hands on experience with enterprise firewall architectures (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)
Strong background in secure cloud networking (Azure preferred) and enterprise routing, switching, and SD WAN
Experience securing large multi site enterprise environments and industrial/OT environments (strongly preferred)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional initiatives and influence technical direction across multiple teams
PCNSE
CCNP Security
Cisco CyberOps Professional
Fortinet NSE
CISSP
Azure Security Engineer (AZ 500)
Secure, resilient connectivity across enterprise, cloud, and OT environments
Consistent adoption of network security architectures across initiatives
Reduced cyber risk through effective segmentation and Zero Trust design
Improved network visibility, detection capabilities, and audit outcomes
Delivery of strategic roadmaps aligned with business and cybersecurity objectives
Why Work with FocusPoint
As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies, FocusPoint provides access to roles that align with your professional goals, and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.
How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our client s hiring process, all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoint s recruitment team with any questions.
About FocusPoint:
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