Senior Security Architect (Network & Cloud) - Remote (UK) - Global Law firm - Up to £100k base [...]

Hawksworth; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Law firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect for Network & Cloud to lead the design of cloud network security solutions. This role, ideally based in Belfast, offers the possibility of remote work with occasional travel to London or Belfast. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in enterprise network security solutions with a focus on Microsoft technologies and cloud engineering. A competitive salary of up to £100,000 is offered, based on individual discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing enterprise network security solutions, particularly with CASB and CNAPP.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud network solutions engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IAM solutions with experience in Microsoft Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud network security solutions.
• Work as part of the overall security solution alongside architects.
• Coordinate with security engineers for effective solution implementation.

Skills

Enterprise network security management

Microsoft Defender (Cloud Apps)

Microsoft Entra ID

Cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP)

Palo Alto Prisma

Vectra AI

Cloud network security engineering

IAM solutions

Zscaler

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Hawksworth are now recruiting for a Senior 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 individual basis but up to £100,000 base salary.

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 would like to learn more about this new opportunity please apply now.

Thank you.🙂