Global Network & Firewall Architecture Leader

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum is seeking a seasoned Network & Firewall Architecture Lead to steer the global architecture standards and governance for its network and firewall environment. You will partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, and regional teams to drive scalable, secure designs and to govern major initiatives and high-risk changes.

The role requires strong leadership across functions, translating strategy into practical architectural direction while balancing security, resiliency, cost, and

Qualifications

• Senior-level role responsible for global network and firewall architecture standards and governance.
• Defines scalable, secure, and resilient architecture patterns across regions.
• Provides architectural guidance for major initiatives, transformations, and high-risk decisions.
• Partners with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Network Operations, Security Architecture, Engineering, GRC, regional technology teams, vendors, and MSPs.
• Drives modernization planning, roadmap execution, and governance to reduce technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Lead global architecture reviews for network and firewall domains.
• Develop guardrails, reference designs, and design review practices.
• Define modernization roadmap aligned with business, security, and ops priorities.
• Balance security, resiliency, cost, and performance in architectural decisions.

Skills

Network architecture

Firewall architecture

Technical leadership

Governance

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Yum is seeking a seasoned Network & Firewall Architecture Lead to steer the global architecture standards and governance for its network and firewall environment. You will partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, and regional teams to drive scalable, secure designs and to govern major initiatives and high-risk changes.

The role requires strong leadership across functions, translating strategy into practical architectural direction while balancing security, resiliency, cost, and