Network Security Architect - Banking/Fintech
Posted 1 week ago by GIOS Technology
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Network Security & Architecture Consultant involves designing and implementing enterprise network architecture with a focus on security solutions in a hybrid work environment. The consultant will lead initiatives related to DNS infrastructure, secure proxy solutions, and firewall architecture while ensuring compliance with governance and risk management standards. Collaboration with various teams is essential to deliver scalable network security solutions. The position is based in Knutsford, UK, requiring three days in the office weekly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise network architecture covering security, DNS, firewall, proxy, and IDS/IPS solutions.
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of DNS infrastructure.
- Architect and manage secure proxy solutions, including cloud-based platforms such as Zscaler.
- Develop and maintain firewall architecture and network segmentation strategies.
- Ensure governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) standards are implemented across network security frameworks.
- Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable network security solutions.
- Provide technical leadership for complex network initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Network Architecture
- Network Security
- DNS
- Firewall
- IDS
- IPS
- Zscaler
- Proxy
- Network Governance
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Network Design
- Network Engineering
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Knutsford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
I am hiring for Senior Network Security & Architecture Consultant
Location: Knutsford, UK (Hybrid) - weekly 3 days in office
Job Description: Design and implement enterprise network architecture covering security, DNS, firewall, proxy, and IDS/IPS solutions across complex environments. Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of DNS infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Architect and manage secure proxy solutions, including cloud-based platforms such as Zscaler, to enforce secure internet access and traffic inspection. Develop and maintain firewall architecture, network segmentation strategies, and intrusion detection/prevention systems to strengthen network security posture. Ensure governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) standards are implemented across network security frameworks and aligned with organizational policies. Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and resilient network security solutions and provide technical leadership for complex network initiatives.
Key Skills: Network Architecture, Network Security, DNS, Firewall, IDS, IPS, Zscaler, Proxy, Network Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Network Design, Network Engineering
title: Network Security Architect - Banking/Fintech
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location: Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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