Zero Trust Network Architect, Enterprise Security Leader

JLR; Gaydon; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Competitive pension

Company bonus

Learning and development funding

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working

Job summary

JLR is seeking an Enterprise Network Security Architect to lead the strategic evolution of Zero Trust, segmentation and secure access services across its global network. You will shape policy, drive technology roadmaps and work with cyber security, IAM, infrastructure and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions for complex environments.

The role blends strategic thinking with technical leadership, enabling secure access at enterprise scale while supporting transformation,

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Zero Trust

Network security

ZTNA

Identity-driven security

Access controls

Network segmentation

SASE

ISO 27001

NIST

GDPR

Tools

Zscaler

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Netskope

Microsoft Entra Private Access

Job description

JLR is seeking an Enterprise Network Security Architect to lead the strategic evolution of Zero Trust, segmentation and secure access services across its global network. You will shape policy, drive technology roadmaps and work with cyber security, IAM, infrastructure and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions for complex environments.

The role blends strategic thinking with technical leadership, enabling secure access at enterprise scale while supporting transformation,