Security Architect (Network Security )

KBC Technologies UK Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design and implement network security solutions. You will play a critical role in safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring compliance with global standards. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in network security, with a proven track record in Palo Alto Firewalls and cloud security. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a security-driven organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in network security, with at least 5 years as a consultant/architect.
• Proven expertise in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
• Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, DMZ architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network security infrastructure.
• Develop firewall policies and access controls.
• Conduct security audits and assessments.

Skills

Network security expertise

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Communication skills

Cloud security knowledge

Compliance understanding

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI)

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect (Network Security) to design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑grade network security solutions. This role will play a critical part in safeguarding infrastructure, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving a proactive security posture across the organization. The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional IT teams, influence security strategy, and provide expert guidance on best practices in a highly regulated environment.

• Design, architect and maintain network security infrastructure including Firewalls, IDPS, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPNs and WAFs.
• Develop and manage firewall policies, network access controls, IAM solutions, MFA, RBAC and privilege management.
• Ensure alignment of security measures with compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and remediate risks.
• Apply industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls.
• Oversee and enhance security technologies: SIEM, vulnerability management, cloud security (OCI/Azure/AWS), PKI, cryptography, web/email security, logging and monitoring.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and potential breaches.
• Collaborate with IT teams (network engineers, sysadmins, developers) to ensure a holistic approach to security.
• Communicate complex security concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and executives.
• Provide training and mentorship on network security best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes and procedures.

Additional responsibilities

• Customer centricity: deliver timely solutions to security incidents, enhance customer experience and recommend effective controls.
• Sales support: contribute to proposal development, identify opportunities for service expansion and support business growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in network security, with at least 5 years as a Security Consultant, Security Architect or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, DMZ architectures, routing, switching and subnetting.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Familiarity with solution delivery lifecycles (SDLC), Agile frameworks and security tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for executives.

Certifications

• Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, F5, CompTIA, Zscaler, Azure, AWS, CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, ITIL (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth in a forward‑thinking, security‑driven organization.

If you are a network security expert with deep Palo Alto firewall experience and a passion for building resilient infrastructures, we’d love to hear from you.