Network Security SME

Synechron; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global offices in 58 locations

Laptop and mobile phone

Paid leave incl. maternity/paternity

Comprehensive insurance plans

Retirement savings plans

Professional development & training

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Network Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic advisory, architecture, and implementation support for enterprise network security initiatives. Deep expertise in SASE and ZTNA, with hands-on evaluation, design, and delivery experience, is required to drive security transformations with cross-functional stakeholders.

The role collaborates with risk, compliance, and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure networks and successful program outcomes,

Qualifications

• Experience in Network Security, Security Engineering, or Security Architecture.
• Strong expertise in: SASE, ZTNA, Enterprise Network Security Architecture, Secure Remote Access Solutions.
• Experience with leading security platforms such as: Zscaler, Netskope, Cloudflare Security Solutions.
• Strong understanding of: Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, VPN Technologies, SWG, CASB, SD‑WAN, Firewalls and NAC.
• Experience conducting technology evaluations and solution assessments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad network security advisory and implementation support across enterprise environments.
• Act as an SME for modern network security technologies, including SASE and ZTNA solutions.
• Support vendor evaluations, proof-of-concepts (POCs), product assessments, and technology selection activities.
• Deliver technical and executive-level presentations, recommendations, and solution roadmaps to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient network security architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
• Support product readiness assessments, implementation planning, deployment activities, and operational transition.
• Develop clear recommendations and document assumptions, risks, constraints, and trade-offs associated with proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with network engineering, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and business teams to achieve program objectives.
• Identify technical dependencies, delivery risks, and decision points, ensuring timely escalation through established governance processes.
• Contribute to security standards, architecture principles, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Provide implementation guidance and troubleshooting support during deployment and post-deployment phases.

Skills

SASE

ZTNA

Enterprise Network Security

Secure Remote Access

IAM

VPN Technologies

SWG

CASB

SD-WAN

Firewalls

NAC

Zero Trust Architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tools

Zscaler

Netskope

Cloudflare Security Solutions

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,500+, and has 58 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within NYC, NY is $125K - $130K/year & benefits (see below).

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic advisory, architecture, and implementation support across enterprise network security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern security architectures including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), along with hands‑on experience in technology evaluations, solution design, and enterprise‑scale implementations.

This role requires close collaboration with technical, risk, and business stakeholders to drive network security transformation, ensure sound decision‑making, and support the successful delivery of security programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide broad network security advisory and implementation support across enterprise environments.
• Act as an SME for modern network security technologies, including SASE and ZTNA solutions.
• Support vendor evaluations, proof‑of‑concepts (POCs), product assessments, and technology selection activities.
• Deliver technical and executive‑level presentations, recommendations, and solution roadmaps to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient network security architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
• Support product readiness assessments, implementation planning, deployment activities, and operational transition.
• Develop clear recommendations and document assumptions, risks, constraints, and trade‑offs associated with proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with network engineering, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and business teams to achieve program objectives.
• Identify technical dependencies, delivery risks, and decision points, ensuring timely escalation through established governance processes.
• Contribute to security standards, architecture principles, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Provide implementation guidance and troubleshooting support during deployment and post‑deployment phases.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in Network Security, Security Engineering, or Security Architecture.

Strong expertise in:

• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Enterprise Network Security Architecture
• Secure Remote Access Solutions

Experience with leading security platforms such as:

• Zscaler
• Netskope
• Cloudflare Security Solutions

Strong understanding of:

• Zero Trust Architecture
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• VPN Technologies
• Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
• SD‑WAN
• Firewalls and Network Access Controls

Experience conducting technology evaluations and solution assessments.

Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large enterprise or financial services environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• CISSP
• CCNP Security / CCIE Security
• PCNSE
• Zscaler Certifications
• AWS Security Specialty
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.