WAF Architect
Posted Today by Lorien
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Network Security Architect focuses on designing and implementing security solutions, particularly in WAF and firewall technologies, for an insurance client on a 6-month contract. The position requires strong expertise in cloud networking and security architecture, primarily within Azure environments. The candidate will be responsible for delivering large-scale cybersecurity initiatives and collaborating with the Enterprise Architecture team. The role is mostly remote and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver cloud-based, security-focused network solutions.
- Deploy and enforce Azure Policy to support network and security standards.
- Define and govern network segmentation architecture, firewall/NSG policy frameworks, and WAF standards.
- Participate in RFS/RFP processes for vendor evaluation.
- Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to evolve standards and guardrails.
- Deliver multiple large-scale cybersecurity-focused change initiatives.
- Utilize cloud-based logging and monitoring solutions.
Key Skills:
- 3–5 years’ experience in cloud networking and security architecture.
- Strong networking background within cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI).
- Experience with Azure vWAN, WAF/DDoS protection, firewalls, IPSec VPNs, and NSGs.
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and standards (CSA CCM, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
- Experience in a regulated environment, particularly in financial services.
- Ability to design clear documentation for security policies and frameworks.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network Security Architect - WAF / Firewalls
We are currently recruiting for a Network Security Architect with strong WAF / Firewalls experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract.
Inside IR35 / Mostly remote working
The Requirements
- 3–5 years’ experience in cloud networking and security architecture, including Azure vWAN, WAF/DDoS protection, VNETS/UDRs, firewalls (Azure, Palo Alto NVAs/NGFW), IPSec VPNs, NSGs, AVNM, private endpoints, and NDR.
- Strong networking background within cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI), with a primary focus on Azure.
- Experience in deploying and enforcing Azure Policy to support network and security standards.
- Experience delivering large-scale, cyber security–focused change initiatives and programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver cloud-based, security-focused network solutions.
- Experience in defining and governing network segmentation architecture, firewall/NSG policy frameworks, and WAF standards, supported by clear design documentation.
- Experience with cloud-based logging and monitoring solutions.
- Experience participating in RFS/RFP processes for vendor evaluation to address specific business needs or security gaps.
- Experience delivering multiple large-scale projects within an international financial services organisation; experience in a regulated environment is desirable.
- Effective at collaborating with the Enterprise Architecture team to shape and evolve standards and guardrails, while working seamlessly within the CAP delivery structure.
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and standards, such as CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) or NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or NIST SP 800 series guidance
If this role is of interest, and would like to know more please apply now!