Network Security Architect
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About the Role
Black & Grey HR is recruiting a Network Security Architect for a leading technology and service provider in Doha. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network architectures to protect organizational information assets.
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Responsibilities
- Design and maintain secure network and system architectures aligned with business objectives
- Develop network security blueprints, segmentation strategies, and data flow diagrams
- Integrate security controls across infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, WAF, and proxy systems
- Lead deployment and configuration of network security devices (firewalls, routers, switches, WAFs, load balancers)
- Implement Zero Trust Architecture, Network Access Control (NAC), and micro segmentation
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security by design principles
- Evaluate emerging security technologies and tools for network protection
- Develop security architecture roadmaps and recommend enhancements
- Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS frameworks and regulatory standards such as GDPR and PCI DSS
- Conduct security assessments, audits, and gap analyses
- Define and maintain security standards and configuration baselines
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in network/security engineering, with minimum 4 years in a senior role
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, VPNs)
- Expertise in next generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower)
- Experience in network policy design, QoS, packet shaping, and intrusion prevention systems
- Hands on experience with cloud security (Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, SD WAN, and SASE architectures
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and modern attack vectors
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Strong documentation and leadership skills
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Overview
- Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading technology and service provider in Doha, Qatar.
- Our client is looking to hire a Network Security Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture & Design: Design and maintain secure network and system architectures aligned with business objectives.
- Develop network security blueprints, segmentation strategies, and data flow diagrams.
- Integrate security controls across infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, WAF, and proxy systems.
- Implementation & Configuration: Lead deployment and configuration of network security devices (firewalls, routers, switches, WAFs, load balancers).
- Implement Zero Trust Architecture, Network Access Control (NAC), and micro segmentation.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security by design principles.
- Technology Evaluation & Innovation: Evaluate emerging security technologies and tools for network protection.
- Develop security architecture roadmaps and recommend enhancements.
- Security Compliance & Governance: Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS frameworks and regulatory standards such as GDPR and PCI DSS.
- Conduct security assessments, audits, and gap analyses.
- Define and maintain security standards and configuration baselines.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in network/security engineering, with minimum 4 years in a senior role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, VPNs).
- Expertise in next generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower).
- Experience in network policy design, QoS, packet shaping, and intrusion prevention systems.
- Hands on experience with cloud security (Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, SD WAN, and SASE architectures.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and modern attack vectors.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong documentation and leadership skills.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CCNP Security / CCIE Security
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Cloud Security Certification
- Fortinet Certification
- F5 Certification
Benefits
- Attractive Salary + Benefits
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