Senior Security Architect (Network & Cloud) - Remote (UK)

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of innovative cloud network security solutions. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel, providing a perfect blend of autonomy and collaboration. You will join a dedicated Cloud Security team, working alongside skilled architects to deliver comprehensive security solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in enterprise network security and cloud technologies, with a passion for shaping the future of security architecture. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in network security solutions in the cloud.
• Experience in managing enterprise network security solutions.
• Extensive experience in designing cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud network security solutions.
• Work with security architects and clients on security solutions.
• Report directly to the Security Engineering Director.

Skills

Enterprise network security solutions

CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)

CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform)

Microsoft Defender (Cloud Apps)

Microsoft Entra ID

Palo Alto Prisma

Vectra AI

Zscaler

IAM solutions

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

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Senior Security Architect (Network & Cloud) - Remote (UK), greater manchester

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Hawksworth

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Hawksworth are now recruiting for a Snr Security Architect for Network & Cloud for a global Law firm. You will lead the design and development of the firm’s cloud network security solutions.

The role would ideally be based in Belfast but can also be Remote with infrequent travel to London or Belfast for meetups or meetings. You will need to have some flexibility to work within EMEA hours.

Salary is competitive and to be discussed on an indervidual basis.

There is no direct reports for this role at this time but it is a Senior position. You will be working within the Cloud Security team which includes 5 dedicated architects. The role involves working as part of the overall security solution alongside their clients, security architects, MS365 architects, vulnerability architects, and PKI architects. The successful Snr Security Architect will report directly to the Security Engineering Director but will also work daily with the wider Security Engineering Group.

Required skills & experience:

• Experience in managing enterprise network security solutions, particularly with CASB (cloud access security broker) and CNAPP (cloud-native application protection platform).
• Skillset in Microsoft technologies within Cloud Access security: Microsoft Defender (Cloud Apps), Microsoft Entra ID, CNAPP.
• Secondary skills that would be useful include experience in Palo Alto Prisma or Vectra AI (both are used).
• 3-5 years of experience working within network security solutions in the cloud. The experience must be within cloud network solutions engineering (security solutions within the cloud).
• Candidates should come from either a network security or security engineering background.
• Ideally, 10 years of experience, but candidates with 3 years of demonstrable experience within an enterprise monitoring network and security solutions in the cloud will also be considered.
• Zscaler experience is an advantage.
• A Computer Science bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions
• Strong knowledge of IAM solutions with desired experience in Microsoft Entra ID

If you are a talented Security Architect with the above capabilities, please apply now.