Our client is looking for an experienced Network Security Solution Architect
Role description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Security Solution Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure national & international network solutions that protect our organization’s critical infrastructure and data.
Your mission:
As a Network Security Solution Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and CISO stakeholders, to ensure that network infrastructure delivers the expected level of Security.
You will be responsible for:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive network security architectures that align with industry best practices and business requirements
- Evaluate new technologies & products, and provide recommendations to improve Network Security infrastructure
- Participate to the elaboration of the Vision, Strategy and Roadmap for the Network Security infrastructure, supporting the company in its digital transformation
- Architect and lead the deployment and configuration of security technologies such as firewalls (Palo Alto & Fortinet), IDS/IPS, SSL/IPSEC VPNs, forward/reverse proxies, DDoS protection
- Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR
- Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and proactively recommend improvements to existing security architectures
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for network security designs, configurations, and procedures
Your profile:
This job is open to all with diverse backgrounds and talents, possessing the following skills:
- 8+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a network security architecture role
- Proven experience designing and implementing secure network architectures in complex enterprise environments
- Experience of SDWAN/SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) legacy solutions (Cisco/Forti SASE) and SaaS (Zcaler, Cloudflare, Netskope) is an asset
- Knowledge of the main Zero Trust concepts is an asset (ZTNA, SWG, FwaaS)
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, firewall management, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet
- Understanding of the Cloud Network Security components
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct presentations
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic recommendations
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus
- Preferred Certifications: CISSP; CISM; CCSP; CCIE Security; Fortinet
