Network Security Architect

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Network Security Architect

Education and Experience Required

Required:

* A minimum of 5 years experience as a firewall / security engineer

* A broad skill set across networking and security technologies is preferred along with ability to manage multiple projects.

* Candidates are preferred to be SC cleared however not necessarily essential

Technical Skills

* Develops and maintains relationships with project stakeholders including team members, peers, managers, customers, vendors, and other affected departments to support efforts across multiple business units.

* This position requires high level of knowledge of Checkpoint Firewall software, Nokia Crossbeam x series, and Cisco firewall platforms, experience in troubleshooting layer 2 and 3 routing and switching issues, and an understanding of application protocols.

* The candidate must follow all company's change control processes and work within the operating guidelines of domestic associates. The candidate must have excellent verbal and communication skills.

* Responsible for implementing part or all of the technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design. Occasionally responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions. Understands a broad spectrum of HP technology in order to provide part or all of a detailed technical design which meets customer requirements.

* Often leads small to medium technical projects. Works with and under the direction of the Project/Technical Manager and with customer nominated representatives. Liaises with Solutions Architect as appropriate.

* Provides technical support and input on the application of technology to a defined business segment. Provides advice on solution and integration opportunities to defined segments.

* Provides technical leadership on specific integration activities that are part of an engagement.

* Provides planning and design support for the development of solution architectures that will be implemented in a multiple system environment.

* Communicates across client community, and is viewed as adding value. Demonstrates execution of the client strategy.

* Contributes to knowledge tools and communities, and ensures project learning's are documented and shared. Role models Focuses on single customer. Solves diverse and complex. May lead a project team.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for client/account interactions as required

* Responsible for producing part or all of the technical solution for the account/client, in accordance with an agreed technical design

* Responsible to make sure that the project deliverable is completed accurately and on time

* Responsible for escalating issues, problems, risks, and constraints to the appropriate parties for clarification and resolution

* Responsible for communication with the Lead Engineer and account/client

* Responsible for the engineering of end to end solutions as required

* Responsible for keeping abreast of new/emerging technology

* Responsible for design, development, implementation using the Global Engineering specifications, methodology and practical application of ITIL practices and processes

* Responsible for documenting project requirements, risks, design, test plans, deployment procedures and operation/support procedures following the Global Engineering Quality Management Process (GE QMS) standards"

* Responsible for providing third level production support for client/account escalations and/or system outages