Network Security Architect

Upscale Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Network Security Architect. The role requires an in-depth understanding of Cisco technologies and hands-on project experience to develop security solutions for Hybrid Workplaces and Cloud environments. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, minimum CCNP qualification, and a motivation to pursue further technical certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco solutions including Data Centre Network and Security.
• Ability to present and communicate with all management levels.
• Motivated to pursue technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and solution objectives for projects.
• Prepare service delivery strategies and recommendations.
• In-depth understanding of networking and Cisco technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

CCNP (any track)

Tools

Cisco Data Centre Network (Nexus with ACI)

Cisco Network Security

Cisco SDWAN

Aruba Network

Palo Alto

Zscaler

F5

Job description

About the job Network Security Architect

Accountabilities:

• An in-depth and practical understanding of networking offering- especially with Cisco technologies in DC Network, Security and WAN. A general familiarity is also expected for Campus Network and Cisco Webex platform
• Ability to direct the formulation, definition and documenting of technical requirements and solution objectives for assigned projects or tenders. This includes multi-architecture solution to deliver Hybrid Workplace and Cloud-delivered Security.
• Involved in preparing services delivery strategy and recommendation to internal project management team and customer.

The Individual and their Experience:

• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to identify solution.
• Good interpersonal skills; effective team player
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Malay, both orally and in writing, must have excellent presentation skills
• Experience and presence to interact with and present to all levels of management.
• Must be organized, detailed-oriented, self-motivated, disciplined, professional and a team player
• CCNP (any track) level qualification will be minimum, with Cisco Blackbelt or Cisco Specialization training.
• Preferably with hands-on project experience in configuring Cisco solution in the following domain:
• Cisco Data Centre Network (Nexus with ACI)
• Cisco Network Security (Secure Firewall, Umbrella) & Access Security (Duo, ISE, Secure Connect)
• Cisco SDWAN (Viptela, Meraki, ThousandEyes)
• Experience in solution proposal related to Zero Trust Network Access, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Connectivity, Software-defined Networking and Hybrid Workplace.
• Secondary skills with Aruba Network, Palo Alto, Zscaler, F5.
• Motivated to pursue next level of technical certification.