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Network Security Architect

W2 Contract (Must be a USC or have a Green Card)

No third party candidates considered

St. Petersburg, FL

Prefer candidates in the EST time zone.

Our client is seeking a  Sr. Network Security Architect. This position requires  Arista (no exceptions)  and certifications are preferred.

Job Summary

• Responsible for creating new network and network security architecture documents and designing complex network solutions that meet the organization's requirements for performance, automation, resiliency, scalability, security, and compliance. Work closely with the Lead Architect, Lead Engineers, and other IT teams, such as infrastructure, security, and applications, to ensure that the network is designed to meet the organization's needs.
• Utilize standard architecture templates to design network and network security solutions and strictly adheres to enterprise standards.
• Design comprehensive secure network solutions by carefully selecting hardware and software components, ensuring optimal alignment with project requirements and objectives.
• Assists the Lead Architect in activities of the Network Architect Team, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and approaches for network and network security management, upgrades, or improvements.
• Perform complex technology and system assessments, collect business and technical requirements, and employ advanced methodologies to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems.
• Create detailed network and network security documentation, including network diagrams and provide clear guidelines and seamless handover to network engineering team.
• Incorporate network and network security principles and practices into network architecture, ensuring the implementation of effective security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols, to safeguard the network against cyber threats.
• Assessing network capacity requirements based on current and projected usage patterns and planning for scalability to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.
• Use approved architecture templates to produce and maintain documentation with regards to design and architecture principals that will aid engineers in building, configuring, and testing of new systems or system changes.
• Maintain service level agreements of SNS metrics, key performance indicators and adhere to strict project timelines.
• Maintain / Improve security posture, promptly addressing design issues, vulnerabilities, and security requirements according to regulatory guidelines (PCIDSS, PII, CIS, NIST)

Required :

Experience with Cisco and Arista enterprise technologies, such as :

Desirable :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE