Network Security Architect

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible workplace

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Network Security Architect to oversee and enhance their network and security architecture. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in network design and a strong understanding of cloud computing platforms such as Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will lead security initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices in network management. Join a team that values your professional growth and well-being across the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in network architecture and design.
• Strong expertise in cyber security and IT risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive network architectures.
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical solutions.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers on best practices.

Skills

Network architecture

Network security products

Cloud computing platforms

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Certifications such as CISSP, CCIE

Tools

Azure

AWS

Firewalls

Job description

Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our “Win as One” mentality ensures that our team’s success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder, and Employee Satisfaction.

Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees’ total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN – because being YOU thrives here.

Summary:

The Network Security Architect will perform Network and Network Security assessments and technical evaluations for existing applications and new technology initiatives. Based on industry best practices, this individual will provide guidance and hands‑on experience to teams in design, development, and maintenance of various networking and network security solutions. This role will include continuous improvement of network security architecture policies, standards, and procedures for various types of solutions residing in public/private/hybrid infrastructure or SaaS‑based solutions. This individual will provide technical leadership and consulting to teams across DFIN who are implementing, modifying, and maintaining technology solutions. The individual will mentor junior and senior engineers on a regular basis and provide technical guidance on operational and project matters. The individual will align emerging solutions across the enterprise to DFIN’s Zero Trust Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implementation: Develop and implement comprehensive and detailed architectures for LAN, WAN, and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Provide domain expertise in both public and private cloud and enterprise technology.
• Technical to Business Translation: Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions and their framework. Drive continuous improvement for DFIN network and network security architectures, assess business and application requirements, and recommend optimizations accordingly.
• Technical Leadership: Direct the team to adhere to established standards, policies, procedures and configuration guidelines for Network and Network security solutions. Develop Functional, Nonfunctional and Business requirements documentation for new network security initiatives. Actively review architecture ensuring adherence to security standards and policies.
• Vision: Develop technology roadmaps including on‑prem infrastructure and cloud infrastructure. Assist in developing vision and roadmap for the Network Security team.
• Firewall Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls to protect network integrity and data security.
• Azure Integration: Design and manage network solutions within Azure, including virtual networks, VPNs, load‑balancing, network security solutions, and hybrid cloud setups. Test and monitor Azure network and security solutions to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Data Flow and Network Path Analysis: Identify and optimize data flows and network paths to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and documentation for reference and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams, product teams, and vendors to ensure seamless integration and operation of network systems in Cloud and Data Centers.
• Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for network‑related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Mentoring: Mentor Junior and Senior engineers as needed around network design, best practices and troubleshooting.
• On‑Call: Provide Level‑3 escalation for level‑1/2 On‑call duties.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience in network architecture and design.
• Expertise with network security products – Firewall, WAF, LB, DDOS.
• Expertise with networking products – Routers, Switches, SDWAN, SASE, wireless, NAC, etc.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS delivery models. Key technologies include Azure, Office365, AWS, Google Cloud, container services, and CASB solutions.
• Knowledge of Zero trust, zone‑based architecture, defense in depth, SASE, SSE, and micro‑segmentation.
• Strong expertise of IT risks, cyber security, Cloud components, Routing Protocols, Security protocols and tools.
• Familiarity with Identity solutions, CI/CD tools, configuration and automation techniques, scripting languages, containers and orchestration solutions.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with experience presenting to leadership teams with the ability to communicate security and risk‑related concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Soft Skills:

• Provide recommendations to continuously drive optimized spending and ensure maximum value for solution investments.
• Lead the identification, development, and collection of key strategic and operational metrics for CISO org.
• Research current industry technology to better facilitate vendor and partner communications.

Business Partnership:

• Establish and maintain strong partnership with the technical, business, customers, associates and sourcing stakeholders and vendors as necessary.
• Actively participate in industry/vendor forums to guide product development activities.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE, CCDP, AWS/Azure certs, etc are highly desired.

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