Network Cyber Security Architect

Network Cyber Security Architect

Rate: £450-£500 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Location: Fully Remote
Type: Contract

We are looking for an experienced Network Cyber Security Architect to join a large-scale telecoms programme, providing security architecture and independent assurance across complex network environments.

The role will have a strong focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and securing administrative access to critical Network Management Systems. You will review existing and proposed solutions, identify security risks and architecture gaps, and ensure designs meet required security, regulatory and architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide security architecture and assurance across PAM and network management environments
Review network and security designs, identifying risks, gaps and dependencies
Define security controls and privileged-access requirements
Review and assure HLDs, LLDs, PoCs, test strategies and implementation plans
Provide recommendations around network segmentation, least privilege and secure management access
Support architecture governance, workshops and technical decision-making
Document security risks, exceptions, recommendations and remediation requirements

Key Skills & Experience

Strong Network Security Architecture background
Excellent IP networking knowledge, including routing, MPLS, VPNs, VRFs and Provider Edge
Strong PAM / Privileged Access Management experience
Experience with AAA, TACACS+, MFA, RBAC and bastion hosts
Strong understanding of network segmentation, ACLs, uRPF and least privilege
Experience with Network Management Systems (NMS)
Knowledge of logging, auditing, telemetry and configuration management
Experience reviewing and assuring HLDs, LLDs, PoCs and security controls
Telecoms or service-provider network experience would be highly desirableThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Network Security Architect with strong PAM, AAA and service-provider networking expertise to work on a complex network security programme.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed