Architect - Network Security Solutions | Web Hybrid Appliance | AI Eco Systems

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About Skyhigh Security:

Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry.  Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency. 

Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self. 

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Role Overview:

As an Architect for a Skyhigh Security Engineering, you are responsible for defining end to end solutions / business offerings / products to meet the functional and non-functional requirements, while ensuring the design is costed, delivered to specification, and can be operated. 

It is your role as an Architect to ensure that all elements of the solution are delivered, including the business, application, technology layers while complying to information and security requirements and provision an operational service by directing the domain and functional experts within each of these domains. Architects will have responsibility spanning across multiple product domains within a product group, or a significantly complex domain, while also having consideration of dependencies and interworking across multiple product groups. 

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Role Requirements

• Leads the development of systems architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas in the Network and Web Security domain

• Develops and maintains design of large or complex systems, undertaking risk and impact analysis on major design options and trade-offs balancing functional and non-functional requirements

• Provides advice on technical aspects of solution development and integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and ensures that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. 

• Provides advice / guidance / expertise to review and improve usage and application of standards, methods and tools. 

• Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large / complex initiatives.

• Carries out risk assessment within a defined functional or technical area of business and coordinates the development of countermeasures and contingency plans

• Supports market monitoring and assessment of emerging technologies to evaluate potential impacts, threats and opportunities, sharing knowledge and contributing to developing the Roadmap

• Contributes to development of systems design policies and standards and selection of architecture components

• Assists project managers, functional managers or team leaders in planning the quality management, practices and organisational standards for their area of responsibilit

General Background and Core Experience required

• 12-15+ years of professional work experience in the Network Security industry

• Demonstrable experience in technical delivery with a proven record in undertaking design and architecture activities for Network Security solutions with intimate knowledge of core TCP/IP protocols

• 10+ years of hands-on development experience in various languages, middleware and database technologies and frameworks

• Strong working knowledge of AI ecosystem (Agentic AI, LLMs, MCPs, etc.) and hands on experience with AI development tools

• Strong experience in core computer architecture, Kubernetes or other container orchestration frameworks and tooling

• Strong knowledge and experience of On-prem virtualisation and Public Cloud/SaaS platforms

• Demonstrable experience in design methodology (e.g. UML)

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning, with a self-motivated drive for results. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail. 

• Demonstrates initiative and self-confidence, is adaptable, and is able to cope with changing and evolving priorities. 

• Must have the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Our Commitment to You :

At Skyhigh Security, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications.

Skyhigh Security conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process.

Skyhigh Security also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Skyhigh Security will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.