ENTERPRISE NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT - ZERO TRUST & SEGMENTATION & SECURE ACCESS SERVICES

Facade Today; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Maternity/Paternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Performance bonus

Education & training funding

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Flexible working

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in the United Kingdom is seeking an Enterprise Network Security Architect to lead the Zero Trust and segmentation strategy across on‑premise, cloud and remote access environments. You will define policy enforcement, collaborate with cyber security and engineering teams, and shape a scalable security architecture to balance risk and innovation.

The role offers strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery, governance across programmes, and a focus on modern identity‑driven access

Qualifications

• Experience building and leading Zero Trust architectures in large enterprises.
• Proven ability to define and govern security policy across multi‑cloud and hybrid environments.
• Hands‑on delivery of ZTNA solutions and identity‑driven access controls.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead JLR’s Zero Trust network security architecture strategy and technology roadmap across on‑prem, cloud and remote access.
• Design and implement modern Zero Trust solutions based on identity, device posture, risk, and business context.
• Establish and govern consistent security policies across on‑premise, cloud, and remote access environments.
• Partner with Cyber Security, IAM, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to deliver integrated security solutions.
• Drive the adoption of network segmentation, least‑privilege access, and continuous verification principles.
• Provide architectural governance, technical leadership, and assurance across network and security programmes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to ensure scalability, resilience, and alignment to business objectives.

Skills

Zero Trust

Network security

ZTNA

Identity-driven

SASE & SSE

Policy governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Zscaler

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Netskope

Microsoft Entra Private Access

Job description

Join JLR as an Enterprise Network Security Architect – Zero Trust, Segmentation & Secure Access Services and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of security across one of the world's most iconic automotive brands. This is an opportunity to influence how secure access is delivered at enterprise scale, helping to protect a complex global environment while enabling innovation, transformation, and modern ways of working.

Working at the forefront of our cybersecurity and network transformation agenda, you will define and evolve JLR’s Zero Trust and network security architecture, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, regulatory compliance, and robust risk management across diverse platforms, regions, and user access models. You’ll collaborate closely with cybersecurity specialists, network engineers, product managers, and application teams to develop secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that support both business and technology objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with technical leadership. You’ll be instrumental in driving the transition from traditional perimeter‑based security approaches to modern identity‑driven, policy‑based access frameworks, helping to create a secure, connected, and future‑ready enterprise for JLR.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting the wider team through a range of responsibilities, including –

• Define and lead JLR’s Zero Trust network security architecture strategy and technology roadmap, driving the evolution of secure access services across the enterprise
• Design and implement modern Zero Trust solutions, ensuring secure, identity‑driven access based on user identity, device posture, risk, and business context
• Establish and govern consistent security policies, standards, and architectures across on‑premise, cloud, and remote access environments
• Partner with Cyber Security, IAM, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to deliver integrated security solutions aligned to enterprise strategy, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks
• Drive the adoption of network segmentation, least‑privilege access, and continuous verification principles, supporting the transition from traditional perimeter‑based security models
• Provide architectural governance, technical leadership, and assurance across network and security programmes, including architecture reviews, risk assessments, and threat modelling activities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, well‑documented, and aligned to business objectives and future architectural standards

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for someone with the right blend of experience, qualifications, and practical skills, including –

• Strong experience in network security architecture within large, complex enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles and frameworks, with experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures
• Hands‑on experience delivering ZTNA solutions such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Netskope, or Microsoft Entra Private Access
• Strong knowledge of identity‑driven security, authentication methods, access controls, and least‑privilege principles
• Experience with network segmentation, SASE, SSE, and cloud security architectures across hybrid environments
• Proven ability to define architectural standards, ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR, and govern technical implementations
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and balance security, usability, and performance requirements

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working

Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.