Delivery Architect (Network & Security Firewall)

Role Summary The Delivery Architect (Network & Security – Firewall) is responsible for the end-to-end architecture, design authority, technical governance, and delivery assurance of enterprise network and security solutions. The role provides strategic and technical leadership across firewall, network segmentation, secure connectivity, and cybersecurity initiatives while ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

Develop network and security architectures for enterprise and government environments

Design and govern security solutions including: Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Network Segmentation and Micro-segmentation, SD-WAN, VPN and Remote Access, Zero Trust Architecture, and Secure Internet Access

Review High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD)

Ensure architecture compliance with security standards and best practices

Technical Leadership

Act as Design Authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Lead technical workshops with customers, stakeholders, and vendors

Provide technical direction to project teams and engineers

Review solution risks and mitigation plans

Delivery & Governance

Oversee project implementation and technical delivery

Ensure solutions meet contractual, operational, and security requirements

Manage technical escalations and complex problem resolution

Conduct architecture reviews, design sign-offs, and acceptance testing

Stakeholder Management

Engage customer architects, security teams, and project stakeholders

Present solution designs, roadmaps, and recommendations

Support pre-sales activities and solution proposals

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate emerging technologies and security trends

Drive standardization, automation, and optimization initiatives

Develop technical standards and reusable architectures

Aptitude

Strategic thinking and systems-level perspective

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Ability to handle ambiguity and complex environments

Innovative and solution-oriented approach

Strong customer-centric focus

Ability to balance risk, cost, and business objectives

Competencies

Technical Competencies

Enterprise Network Architecture

Firewall Architecture and Design

Network Security Controls

Zero Trust Security

SD-WAN Technologies

Routing and Switching

Cloud Network Security

Security Governance and Compliance

Security Risk Assessment

Technical Design Reviews

Leadership Competencies

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Decision Making

Influencing and Negotiation

Mentoring and Coaching

Strategic Planning

Abilities

Lead multiple large-scale projects simultaneously

Translate business requirements into technical architectures

Communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences

Perform architecture reviews and risk assessments

Produce professional documentation and presentations

Manage technical conflicts and stakeholder expectations

Experience

10+ years in Network & Security domains

5+ years in Solution Architecture or Delivery Architecture role

Experience delivering enterprise or mission-critical environments

Experience with multi-vendor security environments

Good-to-Have Certifications

Security

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Expert (PCNSE)

Fortinet NSE 7 / FCSS Network Security

Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

Cisco Secure Firewall Certification

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Networking

Cisco CCNP Enterprise

Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE

VMware VCP-NV

Architecture & Governance

TOGAF Certified

SABSA Foundation/Practitioner

ITIL Foundation

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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