- Company Name
- Systematix
- Job Title
- Network Architect
- Job Description
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Job title: Network Architect
Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network architectures across LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments. Lead projects, ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, and prioritize safety in industrial settings.
Expectations: Deliver high‑availability network solutions, maintain documentation, mentor team members, and support 5‑day onsite presence at client sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create secure network architecture designs and documentation.
- Develop and maintain LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid network diagrams.
- Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and zero‑trust frameworks.
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and other standards.
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure network reliability.
- Plan for scalability and future growth.
- Produce comprehensive configuration, policy, and procedural documents.
- Design, test, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align network solutions with business goals.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and project oversight.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and platforms to enhance security posture.
Required Skills:
- Deep knowledge of LAN/WAN, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hybrid architectures.
- Proficiency with network security tools, VPNs, IDS/IPS, zero‑trust models, firewalls, encryption technologies.
- Experience in threat modeling, risk assessment, incident response, SIEM, identity management, and secure coding practices.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA) and cost‑effective secure solution design.
- Strong project management, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, CCNP/CCIE, AWS Security Specialty, TOGAF, SABSA, NIST SP800‑53 (or equivalent).
- Valid driver’s license.