Senior Security Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect to enhance network security. You will design and implement advanced segmentation strategies and lead microsegmentation projects across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of network security experience and expertise in CrowdStrike and VMware NSX. This role involves technical leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network security engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading microsegmentation deployments in large enterprises.
• Deep technical knowledge of segmentation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced segmentation strategies across enterprise environments.
• Lead microsegmentation deployments using platforms like CrowdStrike, VMware NSX.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure integration of security solutions.

Skills

Microsegmentation experience

CrowdStrike expertise

VMware NSX knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

CrowdStrike

VMware NSX

Illumio

Akamai

Zero Networks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead enterprise-wide segmentation initiatives aimed at strengthening network security and reducing attack surfaces.

This role involves designing, architecting, and implementing advanced segmentation strategies using platforms such as CrowdStrike, VMware NSX, Illumio, Akamai, and Zero Networks.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience deploying microsegmentation in large‑scale environments and collaborating with cross‑functional teams for seamless integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced segmentation strategies across enterprise environments.
• Lead microsegmentation deployments using CrowdStrike, VMware NSX, and other segmentation platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure integration of security solutions.
• Automate segmentation policy deployment and enforcement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineering teams.
• Document architecture decisions and maintain compliance with security standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in network security engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading microsegmentation deployments in large enterprises.
• Deep technical knowledge of:
• CrowdStrike
• VMware NSX
• Experience designing and deploying segmentation solutions in large enterprise cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for segmentation platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator or equivalent certification.
• Proven ability to automate segmentation policy deployment.
• Experience mentoring and leading technical teams.