Network Security Architect

Datacentrix; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking a Network Security Architect to design and implement comprehensive network security solutions. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in network infrastructure and security, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage vendor relationships effectively. Responsibilities include creating scalable architectures, leading implementation projects, and evaluating emerging technologies. This position offers an opportunity to influence technology strategy within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in network infrastructure, security, and cloud technologies.
• Strong business acumen for collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently across multiple vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive technical solutions that meet business requirements.
• Lead technical aspects of solution implementation projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and maintain awareness of the competitive landscape.
• Design scalable network architectures with security integration.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Skills

Network infrastructure expertise

Cloud technologies

Security acumen

Vendor management

Business communication

Tools

PaloAlto firewalls

Mellanox core switches

Arista routers

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Ready to architect the future of enterprise technology? We're partnering with a leading name in the automotive industry to find a Network Security Architect who’s not just technically sharp—but business-savvy, strategic, and vendor-savvy.

You must have technical expertise in network infrastructure, security, and cloud technologies, combined with strong business acumen and the ability to work independently across multiple vendor relationships within our enterprise technology stack including PaloAlto firewalls , Mellanox core switches, Arista routers, Saisei internet shaping, Cisco Meraki switching and WiFi infrastructure, and VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Solution Design & Architecture - Design comprehensive technical solutions that meet business requirements, create detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams, evaluate and recommend technology solutions, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective
• Projects & Implementation - Lead technical aspects of solution implementation projects, coordinate with project teams and stakeholders, oversee solution deployment activities, and ensure successful delivery of architectural designs from concept to production
• Research & Development - Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, conduct proof-of-concept implementations, research new solutions for business challenges, assess technology viability and ROI, and maintain awareness of competitive landscape and innovation opportunities
• Network Infrastructure & Security - Design scalable network architectures with focus on performance, reliability, and security integration, architect firewall topologies including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), web application firewalls (WAF), and distributed security frameworks, conduct network fault finding and root cause analysis, design comprehensive network security architectures, zero-trust network architectures, network segmentation strategies, and secure cloud connectivity patterns, assess and recommend security technologies for network infrastructure, and evaluate emerging cybersecurity trends to inform architectural decisions.
• Business Collaboration - Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language, adapt to industry-specific terminology, work with stakeholders to gather requirements, and present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Vendor Management & Support - Coordinate with multiple technology vendors to evaluate products and services, manage vendor relationships and negotiate technical specifications, serve as primary technical contact for implementations, and evaluate vendor capabilities for technology partnerships
• Incident Response & Support - Provide technical expertise during security incidents and network outages, collaborate with security teams to investigate and resolve incidents, participate in post-incident reviews, and develop technical documentation for preventive measures