Summary: The Network Security Architect role involves designing and enhancing security systems for a digital transformation consultancy. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure network safety and compliance with industry standards. The role is contract-based for six months and offers a competitive daily rate. The position is hybrid, allowing for a mix of remote and on-site work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and improve security systems using tools like Illumio, VMware NSX, or similar.
• Manage firewall rules and security policies across different vendors (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point, Fortinet).
• Apply Zero Trust security principles to protect networks and systems.
• Work with VLAN segmentation, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and cloud security tools.
• Secure cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop security solutions.
• Create and document security models to ensure automation and efficiency.
• Automate security tasks using Terraform, Python, and security platforms like SOAR and SIEM.
• Follow security regulations like NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
• Collaborate with security, network, DevOps, and compliance teams to improve security practices.

Key Skills:

• Experienced in network security, including micro-segmentation and firewall management.
• Knowledgeable about industry security regulations and best practices.
• Skilled in working with cloud and hybrid security systems.
• Strong at problem-solving and working with different teams.
• Able to automate security processes using coding and security tools.

Salary (Rate): 800

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT