Network and Cybersecurity Architect

Network and Cybersecurity Architect

Onsite in Albany NY

Looking Network and Cybersecurity Architect to support the design evolution security and optimization of the network infrastructure that underpins business IT and operational technology (OT) environments. This position will also contribute to the architecture engineering and integration of cybersecurity capabilities commonly required in modern transportation and OT networks including EDR SIEM firewalls VPNs IAM NAC vulnerability management and related security controls.

Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Planning
• Security Architecture and Cybersecurity Engineering
• Technology Evaluation and Implementation - Research and evaluate emerging networking and cybersecurity technologies and assess their applicability to the ITS and OT environment.
• Network Optimization and Performance Management
• Strategic Collaboration

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science information technology engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in network and cybersecurity architecture engineering and design.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP routing switching VLANs WAN connectivity network segmentation and high availability design.
• Strong understanding of network security architecture and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with routing protocols such as EIGRP OSPF and BGP.
• Experience designing and supporting firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS and secure remote access solutions.
• Experience with SIEM EDR IAM NAC and other cybersecurity technologies is strongly preferred.
• Experience performing or supporting vulnerability assessments remediation planning and secure architecture reviews.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and leadership stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications:

• Industry certifications such as CCNP CCIE PCNSA PCNSE or similar are preferred.