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Senior Network Security Architect (Remote)
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Architect to join their fully remote cybersecurity team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security solutions to protect our client's digital assets and infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization's networks. This involves conducting regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of network protocols, security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs), and cloud security best practices. You will design and architect secure network environments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. This position requires a deep understanding of threat landscapes, incident response, and forensic analysis. You will collaborate closely with IT operations, development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the network infrastructure. The ability to develop and present comprehensive security strategies and recommendations to executive leadership is essential. This role involves staying abreast of emerging security threats and technologies, and proactively adapting security measures to counter them. We are looking for a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of operating effectively in a remote, collaborative environment. You will mentor junior security professionals and contribute to the overall security posture of the organization. A passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to safeguarding sensitive data are paramount. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead network security initiatives for a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on its security resilience. Our client is committed to providing a secure and productive remote work environment, empowering professionals to excel in their roles and contribute to a strong cybersecurity culture. We encourage innovation and continuous professional development in the field of information security.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage advanced network security solutions.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
- Architect and deploy secure network configurations, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Respond to security incidents and conduct forensic investigations.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure infrastructure design.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security team members.
- Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in network security architecture and engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security technologies.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or CCIE Security are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex security solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in a remote work environment.
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Senior Network Security Architect (Remote)
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client, a leader in the telecommunications sector, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Architect to join their distributed engineering team. This is a critical, fully remote position focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive security strategies, defining security policies and procedures, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our client's network assets. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and various security best practices. Your responsibilities will include conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending and implementing appropriate security controls. You will also lead incident response efforts, analyze security threats, and develop proactive measures to protect against emerging risks. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud security principles and experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including IT operations and application development, will be essential to integrate security seamlessly into all aspects of the network. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are a must, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive security innovation and policy for a major telecommunications provider from a remote work environment. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding critical infrastructure and customer data. The role is based with operations and teams interacting with Mlolongo, Machakos, KE .
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Senior Network Security Architect (Remote)
Posted 14 days ago
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Our client, a global leader in telecommunications services, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Network Security Architect to join their fully remote security operations center. This role demands extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security infrastructures that protect critical assets and sensitive data. You will be responsible for developing security strategies, conducting risk assessments, and architecting solutions to defend against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical thinker with a deep understanding of network protocols, security technologies, and best practices for securing large-scale, complex network environments.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design and architect secure, scalable, and resilient network security solutions.
- Develop and implement network security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and vulnerability analyses of network infrastructure.
- Oversee the deployment and management of security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM systems.
- Develop incident response plans and lead the response to security breaches.
- Collaborate with network engineering and IT operations teams to integrate security controls.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
- Provide expert guidance on network security best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct security awareness training for technical staff.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in network security engineering and architecture.
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and cryptography.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level security solutions.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools, and threat intelligence.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE Security are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Superior communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to explain complex technical issues to various audiences.
- Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure) is a significant advantage.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex projects in a remote setting.
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Senior Network Security Architect (Remote)
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Architect to join their fully remote cybersecurity division. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and managing robust network security solutions that protect our client's infrastructure and customer data against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network protocols, security technologies, and best practices in the telecommunications sector. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive security strategies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our client's network.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced network security architectures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Lead the response to security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation guidance.
- Collaborate with network engineering and IT operations teams to integrate security controls into network infrastructure.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the overall security posture.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to technical staff.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of network security configurations and procedures.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, particularly within the telecommunications industry.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security team members.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
- This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from **Kakamega, Kakamega, KE**, and collaborate with a global team dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of network security.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in network security, with a significant focus on architectural design and implementation.
- Proven expertise in designing and managing enterprise-level network security solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), network firewalls, VPN technologies, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Strong understanding of cryptography, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or GIAC certifications are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Experience in the telecommunications sector is a significant advantage.
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Senior Network Security Architect - Remote
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Architect to join their fully remote cybersecurity division. This critical role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security solutions to protect our extensive infrastructure and sensitive data. You will lead the development of security strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include evaluating and recommending new security technologies, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, developing incident response plans, and overseeing the security of network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network protocols, security architectures, and threat landscape analysis. You should have a proven ability to design secure and scalable network solutions for large enterprises. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within a remote team environment. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can anticipate potential threats and implement effective preventative measures. Your role will be instrumental in safeguarding our company's digital assets and ensuring the integrity and availability of our network services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the security posture of a leading telecommunications company. The position is situated in Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , but is a fully remote role.
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Senior Network Security Architect (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Security Architect to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network security solutions that protect our critical infrastructure and customer data.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement secure network architectures and solutions across various platforms, including cloud and on-premises environments.
- Define and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices for the organization.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies, tools, and techniques to enhance network defense capabilities.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
- Lead incident response efforts for network security breaches, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Collaborate with network engineering, systems administration, and application development teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the network infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive network security documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures.
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts and engineers.
- Stay current with the latest threat landscape, security vulnerabilities, and industry regulations.
- Manage security vendor relationships and ensure effective implementation of procured solutions.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to technical staff.
- Oversee the configuration and maintenance of security devices such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and WAFs.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network security, with at least 5 years in an architecture or senior design role.
- Extensive experience with network security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, TLS/SSL).
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions in large-scale, distributed environments, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM solutions, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and mentor team members in a remote setting.
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