Network/Security Architect

Role: Network/Security Architect

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid Role)

Type of Employment: Contract (W2 Only)

Description: The Senior Network Security Architect is responsible for contributing to the design and implementation of enterprise security strategies, architectures, and solutions to protect the company's network and meet security and compliance requirements. This role supports the production environment and ensures appropriate security policies and practices are implemented and enforced. It also conducts penetration and vulnerability testing and reporting.

The Senior Network Security Architect collaborates with stakeholders to develop secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. This role also works with vendors to evaluate and adopt evolving technologies to meet rapidly changing requirements. This role may also install and configure Cisco LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure, assist in maintaining the operating system and security software used on the network, and perform maintenance to enhance network availability.

Job Functions:

• Design and Implementation * Perform multi-vendor firewall migration, proof of concept/new product design for security platforms, network policy design, and gap analysis security initiatives. * Create network design documentation based on the requirements and best practices. * Build a secure, efficient, and scalable network infrastructure that meets organization's needs & standards. * Build network configurations and installations, coordinate network changes, and communicate with impacted stakeholders.
• Research - * Understand advances and changes in the technology industry and work directly with equipment manufacturers to assess new technologies.
• Support - * Act as the highest level of engineering escalation for production issues. * Provide system support and troubleshooting expertise as needed for designed solutions. * Provide technical and tactical support to team subordinates as needed.
• Incident Response - * Participate in the development of incident response plans and procedures to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents and breaches.

Required for all Jobs:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, other advanced science, or engineering field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years Designing & implementing large-scale network security infrastructure both on-prem and cloud required. 5 years Deploying, migrating & automating the network security infrastructure in large-scale environments required. 5 years Design and management of in centralized multi-vendor firewalls required. 1 years in the cruise and/or travel industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of various network security technologies such as Firewall (Juniper or Palo Alto), IPS, AV, Micro-segmentation, Zero-Day attack, Cloud security group management, MFA & Analytics, and Network detection and response.
• Generic knowledge of Network security concepts in Virtualization platforms such as Kubernetes & VMware.
• Knowledge of EVPN VXLAN is a plus.
• Dynamic Routing: Experience in any of these routing protocols (BGP. OSPF, EIGRP) is preferred.
• Ability to write comprehensive and concise technical reports and presentations to be consumed by non-technical individuals.
• Ability to write network and security documentation, policies, and guidelines that meet industry standards.
• Ability to write network and security documentation, policies, and guidelines that meet industry standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to create informative and engaging PowerPoint presentations and deliver them to various audiences, including management.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and drive results.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong business sense.
• Ability to be flexible to changing priorities, manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results.
• Excellent communication, team building, conflict management, and organizational skills.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional upon hire preferred.
• Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP-DC) upon hire preferred.
• PCNSA upon hire preferred.