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

Hawksworth; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Law firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect for Network & Cloud. The role involves leading the design of cloud network security solutions and requires experience in managing enterprise network security. Candidates should possess skills in Microsoft technologies and have 3-5 years in cloud security solutions engineering. This position is ideally based in Belfast but offers remote work with some travel. A competitive salary up to £100,000 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in network security solutions in the cloud.
• 10 years of ideal experience, with consideration for 3 years demonstrable experience.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of cloud network security solutions.
• Work with the Cloud Security team including security architects.
• Report to the Security Engineering Director.

Skills

Enterprise network security management

Microsoft Defender (Cloud Apps)

Microsoft Entra ID

Cloud security solutions design

Palo Alto Prisma

Vectra AI

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.