Senior Network Architect -CS

Black Pearl; Doha; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in technology solutions seeks a Senior Network Architect focused on Cybersecurity to join its team in Qatar. The successful candidate will design and secure network infrastructures, ensuring protection against evolving cyber threats while adhering to compliance standards. This role demands expertise in risk management and advanced security solutions, making it ideal for seasoned professionals passionate about cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in network design and architecture.
• Specialized understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure network infrastructures.
• Lead efforts in creating network security strategies.
• Conduct regular network security assessments.

Skills

Network Design

Cybersecurity Principles

Risk Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Documentation

Tools

Next-Gen Firewalls

SD-WAN

IDS/IPS

Zero Trust Models

Job description

A leading company thatspecializes in providing technology solutions and services, particularly focusing on data management and software systems, is looking for a highly qualified Senior Network Architect with a focus on Cybersecurity to join our client’s team in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in network design and architecture, with a specialized understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and solutions. This role involves designing, implementing, and securing complex network infrastructures to protect the organization's critical assets from evolving cyber threats while maintaining network performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities :

• Cybersecurity Network Design : Design and architect secure network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS / IPS, and other security measures, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience against cyber threats.
• Security Architecture Leadership : Lead efforts in creating network security strategies, policies, and frameworks that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within the network infrastructure, ensuring all network components meet or exceed security standards.
• Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation : Conduct regular network security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans, and implement necessary security measures to mitigate risks.
• Advanced Security Solutions : Integrate cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, including next-gen firewalls, secure SD-WAN, Zero Trust models, and intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS) into network designs.
• Collaboration with Security Teams : Work closely with security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence teams to ensure network designs are aligned with the organization's cybersecurity posture and threat landscape.
• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence : Ensure the network infrastructure complies with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST, through secure design and implementation.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response : Provide expertise in network security incident investigation and resolution, working with the incident response team to address security breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Documentation : Develop and maintain detailed network security documentation, including architecture diagrams, security protocols, and security best practices.
• Mentorship & Training : Mentor junior engineers and other team members on network security best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and design principles.