Network Security Architect

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC. seeks an experienced Network Security Architect in Montreal, Canada, to lead security architecture initiatives for enterprise networks.

You will design scalable, secure infrastructure and guide firewall transformations, Zero Trust implementations, and network segmentation. The role demands 15+ years in network security architecture, deep expertise with Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate, VPNs, and observability tools; you will drive governance and collaborate

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Network Security Architecture.
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, VPNs, and Firewall Technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Routing, Switching, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, WAN, Load Balancing, and High Availability.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise network security architectures and roadmaps.
• Lead deployment, migration, and governance of Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Implement Zero Trust, network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and VPN security solutions.
• Perform security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and security design validations.
• Support firewall and VPN remediation activities and network transformation programs.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure secure, highly available network services.
• Drive firewall policy governance and compliance using AlgoSec.

Skills

Network Security Architecture

Palo Alto

Fortinet FortiGate

VPNs

Zero Trust

Firewall Technologies

Threat Assessments

Security Architecture Reviews

Tools

AlgoSec

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect with 15+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and securing enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will lead security architecture initiatives, firewall transformations, network segmentation strategies, and Zero Trust implementations while ensuring scalable and secure infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver enterprise network security architectures and roadmaps.
• Lead deployment, migration, and governance of Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
• Implement Zero Trust, network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and VPN security solutions.
• Perform security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and security design validations.
• Support firewall and VPN remediation activities and network transformation programs.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure secure, highly available network services.
• Drive firewall policy governance and compliance using tools such as AlgoSec.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in Network Security Architecture.
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, VPNs, and Firewall Technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Routing, Switching, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, WAN, Load Balancing, and High Availability.
• Experience with Cisco ISE (NAC) and observability/monitoring platforms.
• Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS, Secure Web Gateways, Proxy Solutions, DDoS Protection, and Email Security.
• Proven track record leading firewall migrations, security assessments, and enterprise security modernization initiatives.