Senior Network Security Architect: PQC & Multi-Cloud Expert

Delan Associates, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Security Architect to design and secure large enterprise networks across on‑prem, data center, and multi‑cloud environments.

The role emphasizes PQC expertise and how quantum-ready cryptography impacts firewalls, WAF, NAC, proxy, VPN/PKI and perimeter security. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in core IT networking with 3+ years in advanced cybersecurity architecture, and is prepared for a hybrid NYC‑area work arrangement and in‑person

Qualifications

• 8+ years of core IT networking experience with a strong cybersecurity focus.
• 3+ years in advanced enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cybersecurity, CS, or IT.
• Experience with multi-cloud networking and DoDAF/SABSA/TOGAF/COBIT/ITIL guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure network frameworks across LANs, WANs, SD-WAN, MPLS, data centers, and multi-cloud environments.
• Lead security architecture strategy using Zero Trust Architecture and secure zoning principles.
• Develop solutions for NGFW, IDS/IPS, and NAC configurations.
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability management and testing activities.
• Define identity federation, MFA, SSO, PKI, RBAC, and data-in-transit encryption paths.
• Plan disaster recovery and incident response; conduct post-event analyses.

Skills

IP routing

MPLS

BGP

SD-WAN

Wireless networking

Data center architecture

Palo Alto

Cisco NGFWs

SIEM

EDR

AWS

Azure

GCP

SABSA

TOGAF

COBIT

ITIL

DODAF

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline

Tools

Check Point

Palo Alto

Cisco NGFWs

SIEM platforms

EDR solutions

Job description

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Security Architect to design and secure large enterprise networks across on‑prem, data center, and multi‑cloud environments.

The role emphasizes PQC expertise and how quantum-ready cryptography impacts firewalls, WAF, NAC, proxy, VPN/PKI and perimeter security. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in core IT networking with 3+ years in advanced cybersecurity architecture, and is prepared for a hybrid NYC‑area work arrangement and in‑person