Senior Security Technical Architect
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Start free — we apply for you →We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Security Technical Architect to join our team as a trusted technical advisor, security strategist, and pre-sales leader. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional with strong global exposure, deep expertise across enterprise security technologies, and a proven track record of designing and presenting complex security solutions within multinational environments.
Your
Qualification
Must hold current and relevant certifications from the major security vendors listed below.
Cisco
- Cisco Security Certification (CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent)
Check Point
- CCSA and/or CCSE
Palo Alto Networks
- PCNSA and/or PCNSE
Fortinet
- Fortinet Network Security Expert Certification (NSE/Fortinet Certified Professional or higher)
Zscaler
- Zscaler Certified Specialist or equivalent
F5
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or equivalent
CyberArk
- CyberArk Defender, Sentry, or equivalent CyberArk certification
Splunk
- Splunk Enterprise Security Certification or Splunk Architect Certification
Additional Preferred Certifications
- CISSP
- CCSP
- CISM
- TOGAF
- SABSA
- ITIL
- COBIT
- SAFe
Technical Knowledge
The successful candidate will possess advanced expertise across
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Network Security Architecture
- Cloud Security
- Zero Trust Security
- Security Operations
- SIEM Platforms
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Data Protection and Encryption
- Secure Infrastructure Design
- Security Governance
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Strong knowledge of security frameworks including
- TOGAF
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- PCI-DSS
- COBIT
- ITIL
As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for designing robust and scalable security architectures across infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, applications, and identity environments. You will work closely with clients, sales teams, solution architects, and delivery teams to develop secure technology solutions that protect critical business assets while aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
The successful candidate will possess strong pre-sales consulting experience, the ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, and experience developing and presenting innovative security solutions that address complex business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate must demonstrate
- Experience workin
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