Senior Network Security Architect
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22 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are currently assisting our client based in Dublin 18 to identifying aSenior Network and Security Engineer to join their network and security our team as a Network and Security Architect.This position is to be one of the contributors to the global network team and develop the strategy to support the transformation to cloud services and a zero-trust security framework. This is a tremendous opportunity to participate in the development of the next-generation security architecture. Ideal candidates will have a well-rounded knowledge of network perimeter security network segmentation zero-trust network access and cloud security.
This role will be heavily focused on project work they have several firewall replacement projects from SonicWall to Palo Alto this will be included traveling to customer sites for implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide SASE solutions (ZTNA CASB SWG SD-WAN FWaaS).
- Develop secure network architectures that support hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Define security reference architectures aligned with best practices (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 CIS).
- Act as a subject matter expert on network security identity and zero-trust principles.
- Contribute to cybersecurity strategy ensuring alignment with business and compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR PCI-DSS).
- Develop and enforce architecture standards patterns and policies.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to deliver secure solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g. XDR AI-driven security SSE platforms) and integrate where relevant.
- Support security operations with threat modelling and incident response from an architectural perspective.
- Work with business leaders IT teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective security outcomes.
- Present architectural decisions and roadmaps to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and security preferably in an IT managed services environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP CCIE CISSP CEH or equivalent.
Key Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of SASE technologies (SD-WAN ZTNA CASB SWG FWaaS).
- Deep understanding of network security firewalls VPN IDS/IPS and zero trust frameworks
- Experience with cloud security (Azure AWS GCP) and secure hybrid architectures.
- Familiarity with identity & access management (IAM MFA conditional access).
- Proficiency in enterprise networking (LAN/WAN routing switching BGP OSPF)
- Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g. Palo Alto Cisco Cato Versa Fortinet)
- Understanding of DevSecOps automation (Terraform Ansible) and API integration.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST CSF GDPR SOC2).
- Full driving licence is essential.
To be considered for this position applicants must be eligible to work and reside in Ireland (holder of an EC Passport or a Current Stamp 4 Visa).
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
- Network Architecture
About Company
SureCandidate Recruitment is a boutique recruitment agency serving the Finance, Sales, Software and IT industries with recruitment offices in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
