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
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
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