Network Security Architect

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 149,360 - 224,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A major international retail group is seeking a Network Security Architect for a fully remote 1-year contract. The role requires expertise in network security solutions, including Palo Alto and FortiGate, and knowledge of Zero Trust architecture. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in designing and implementing security technologies. This is a mid-senior level position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert level hands-on and design experience on various security technologies.
• Hands-on experience in design, implementation, and troubleshooting of network security solutions.
• Experience in implementing Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in analysis and design of technology solutions.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Act as a 3rd-level support resource for major security incidents.

Skills

Network security solutions

Zero Trust architecture

Palo Alto

FortiGate

Zscaler

Tools

HPE Aruba Clearpass

Fortinet Firewalls

Skybox Security

Job description

Our client a major international retail group known for its super-market chains and e-commerce platforms is looking to hire an Network Security Architect to join their team. This is an initial 1-year fully remote contract opportunity.

As their Architect you will provide subject matter expertise in the analysis, design, implementation, troubleshooting and preparation of technology solutions to meet business needs.

**Contract: 1-year- contract

**Must be close to Chicago, Greenville, Salisbury, Scarborough**

Requirements:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot network security solutions using Palo Alto, FortiGate, ClearPass, and Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX).
• Provide subject matter expertise in Zero Trust architecture and PCI 4.0 compliance.
• Act as a 3rd-level support resource for major security incidents (P1/P2), ensuring proper root cause analysis and ITIL process adherence.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs and align with enterprise architecture.
• Maintain documentation, create test plans, and support secure project delivery across business domains.
• Recommend process improvements, drive innovation, and advise functional leaders on security technology strategy.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Provide subject matter expertise in the analysis, design, implementation, troubleshooting and preparation of technology solutions to meet business needs.
• Expert level hands-on and design experience on various security technologies including HPE Aruba Clearpass, Palo Alto and Fortinet Firewalls, Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, ZDX and Skybox Security. Hands-on experience in implementing zero trust.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Retail

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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