We are seeking a senior-level Network & Security Solution Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise network and security architectures. This role is focused on architecture ownership, not day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in on-prem and cloud (Azure) network security, hands-on expertise with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and F5, and proven experience working with a system integrator or OEM. The role also requires a deep understanding of UAE security and compliance frameworks.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect enterprise-scale network and security solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of network security architectures using Fortinet and Palo Alto platforms.
- Architect and secure Azure networking environments, including native Azure security controls.
- Design and implement load balancing solutions using F5 or AVI, covering both L4 and L7 use cases.
- Design and integrate additional enterprise security solutions such as:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
- SD-WAN
- Encryption solutions
- Secure Proxy
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Produce and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Ensure all solutions comply with UAE regulatory frameworks and international security standards.
- Participate in security assessments, risk analysis, and architecture reviews.
- Support incident response, security operations, and architecture-level decision-making.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to translate requirements into secure, scalable solutions.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Experience: 12+ years in network and security architecture.
- Proven experience in a System Integrator or OEM environment.
- Demonstrated ownership of solution design and implementation.
- Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
Core Technical Expertise (Must-Have):
- Fortinet (FortiGate) – architecture, design, and implementation.
- Palo Alto Networks – architecture, design, and implementation.
- Azure Networking & Security – VNets, routing, firewalling, native security services.
- F5 or AVI Load Balancers – L4 & L7 design and implementation.
Security Architecture Exposure (At least one required):
- PAM (Privileged Access Management).
- HSM.
- SD-WAN.
- Encryption solutions.
- Secure Proxy.
- Zero Trust Architecture.
Compliance & Governance (Mandatory):
- Strong experience with security compliance frameworks, especially UAE-based frameworks (e.g., DESC, NCA), ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA.
Technical Skills:
- Network & Cloud Security.
- Enterprise firewall architecture (Fortinet & Palo Alto).
- Hybrid (on-prem + Azure) network security design.
- Load balancing and application delivery security.
- Security Platforms Architecture-level experience with SIEM, SOC, SOAR, EDR, and XDR solutions.
- Security assessments and risk mitigation strategies.
- Automation & Orchestration – Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.).
- Scripting for configuration automation and data extraction.
Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):
- CISSP.
- CCNP Security or equivalent.
- Palo Alto PCNSE.
- Fortinet NSE 7 or higher.
- F5 Certified Solution Expert.
- Azure Security Engineer Associate.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities.
- Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience leading architecture discussions and projects.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
