DMZ Network Architect: SASE & Cloud Leader

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver has partnered with a leading global financial services firm to recruit a Network Architect that will define the DMZ architecture and vision for large, complex environments. The role emphasizes secure access, cloud integration, and network services across multiple DMZs.

The candidate will lead architecture discussions, guide SD-WAN, VPN and hosting designs, and ensure scalable, secure solutions for various lines of business and B2B customers in a mostly onsite setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience within network engineer and architect level roles.
• Experience integrating Arista Fabric solutions into DMZ networks.
• Experience with DMZ solutions in Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google, IBM).
• Strong understanding of DMZ networks, security, and authentication mechanisms; Arista, Cisco Nexus, Firepower/ASA, Fortinet experience.

Responsibilities

• Create solution intent and architectural vision for complex solutions and prioritize requirements into a technology backlog.
• Contribute to architecture roadmap for defined domains (Business, Application, Data, Technology).
• Clarify architecture, assist with system design, and provide solution options to resolve impediments.
• Lead design of complex architectures and ensure flexibility, modularity, and adaptability.
• Lead high-level architecture shaping and align with emerging business requirements.
• Support team in selecting technology stack and preferred products.
• Perform design and code reviews to ensure non-functional requirements (security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, reliability).

Skills

Network architecture

Architect level

Security architecture

Tools

Arista Fabric

Cisco Nexus

Firepower/ASA

Fortinet

Job description

Matlen Silver has partnered with a leading global financial services firm to recruit a Network Architect that will define the DMZ architecture and vision for large, complex environments. The role emphasizes secure access, cloud integration, and network services across multiple DMZs.

The candidate will lead architecture discussions, guide SD-WAN, VPN and hosting designs, and ensure scalable, secure solutions for various lines of business and B2B customers in a mostly onsite setting.