Senior Network Architect: Cloud, Security & Check Point

Optimal Growth Technologies; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to design and secure complex enterprise networks. The role emphasizes Check Point firewall expertise, cloud networking, and high-availability architectures.

The ideal candidate will lead security-focused network design, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with Cloud, Security, and DevOps teams to align network strategies with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• CCSE or CCSM certification required.
• 10+ years designing, implementing, and securing enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable enterprise network architectures.
• Define and enforce networking standards, policies, and best practices.
• Develop secure, redundant, high-availability designs for data centers, branches, and cloud.
• Evaluate technologies and hardware to optimize performance.
• Configure, manage, and optimize Check Point Firewalls and security zones.
• Oversee LAN/WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, QoS and cloud networking.
• Lead security integrations with SIEM and threat intelligence.
• Mentor engineers and document architectures.

Skills

Check Point expertise

Network design

Cloud networking

Security design

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or Network Eng

CCSE or CCSM certification

Tools

Check Point Firewalls

CloudGuard integration

SD-WAN & VPNs

Job description

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to design and secure complex enterprise networks. The role emphasizes Check Point firewall expertise, cloud networking, and high-availability architectures.

The ideal candidate will lead security-focused network design, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with Cloud, Security, and DevOps teams to align network strategies with business goals.