Network Security Architect

Job Title: Network Security Architect

Location: Onsite – St. Paul, MN & Chicago, IL

Employment Type: contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a Network Security Architect to strengthen our cybersecurity strategy. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network security measures to protect our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage network security architecture
• Configure and monitor firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards
• Respond to security incidents and manage resolution
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in network security
• Proficiency in firewall configuration, IDS/IPS, VPNs, CISCo and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (CISSP/CISM certification is a plus),
  
  

Skills: network security,firewalls,ips,security,ids,vulnerability testing,cybersecurity,siem tools,network security architecture,risk assessments,firewall,cissp,security policy compliance,cisco,ids/ips,firewall configuration,vpns,architecture