Network Security Architect

CONTEXT

Our client is embarking on a far-reaching IT transformation that places network and security architecture at the center of its resilience strategy. The organization operates in a sector where downtime, data breaches, and regulatory non-compliance can have severe consequences. With the arrival of NIS2 and other evolving requirements, the company must rethink how networks, systems, and security controls are designed, governed, and evolved. You will join the Network and Security team as a Platform Architect, acting as a technical and architectural reference for strategic initiatives. This is not a purely operational role; it is a chance to shape the long-term architecture, influence project decisions, and build a security-first culture across the enterprise.

ACTIVITIES

• Define, evolve, and maintain the company's network and security architecture blueprints.
• Ensure consistency across projects and alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a technical and architectural reference for solution architects and project teams.
• Support structuring initiatives by providing architecture recommendations and impact assessments.
• Collaborate closely with the Security Governance team to translate policies into technical controls.
• Review designs, conduct architecture reviews, and identify risks or deviations.
• Contribute to NIS2 readiness and other compliance programs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the Network and Security team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, threats, and architectural patterns.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• A coherent, documented, and future-proof network and security architecture.
• Strong alignment between business initiatives, IT transformation goals, and regulatory obligations.
• Reduced architectural debt and fewer security gaps across projects.
• Successful NIS2 compliance and improved cyber resilience.
• Faster project delivery through reusable architecture patterns and clear guidance.
• Increased confidence from leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders.

ENVIRONMENT

• Enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and SABSA.
• Network and security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, zero trust, segmentation, and cloud security.
• Regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, ISO 27001, and sector-specific requirements.
• Tools for architecture modeling, documentation, and governance.
• Close collaboration with solution architects, security governance, infrastructure teams, and project managers.
• A strategic, multi-project environment with high visibility and long-term impact.