Sr. Network Security Architect

Vaco by Highspring; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks a Senior Network Security Architect to lead design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity and network infrastructure across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will guide security architecture, cloud security, automation, and technical leadership while partnering with customers and internal teams.

Based in Plainsboro, New Jersey, this onsite role demands 15+ years of experience, deep Cisco and security operations expertise, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of enterprise architecture experience.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity, network architecture, and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, security operations, and incident response.
• Knowledge of cloud security, Zero Trust, and infrastructure automation.
• Proficient with Terraform, Ansible, Python tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise security architectures across network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop security operations, threat detection, and incident response strategies.
• Lead network security initiatives, including segmentation, routing, switching, and SD-WAN.
• Implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD tools.
• Ensure security designs align with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Advise customers and executive stakeholders on security strategy and risk.
• Lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and identify opportunities for modernization.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cybersecurity

Network architecture

Cisco technologies

Security operations

Incident response

Cloud security

Zero Trust

Infrastructure automation

Leadership

Customer-facing

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Senior Network Security Architect

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity and network infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on security architecture, network modernization, cloud security, automation, and technical leadership while working with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise security architectures across network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop security operations, threat detection, and incident response strategies.
• Lead network security initiatives, including segmentation, routing, switching, and SD-WAN.
• Implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD tools.
• Ensure security designs align with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Advise customers and executive stakeholders on security strategy and risk.
• Lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and identify opportunities for modernization.

Requirements

• 15+ years of enterprise architecture experience.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity, network architecture, and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, security operations, and incident response.
• Knowledge of cloud security, Zero Trust, and infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, and 3D?
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work onsite with periodic travel to customer locations.

Additional Details

• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Location: Plainsboro, New Jersey; with travel as needed
• Employment Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .