Solution Architect- SOC

Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Data Center Solution Architect with a specialization in Network Security to lead the design, development, and implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient data center solutions. The ideal candidate will have 18+ years of extensive experience in network security, infrastructure architecture, and data center operations.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and reliability of our data centers, aligning technology strategies with business objectives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Role Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design and Architecture:

• Develop and architect end-to-end network security solutions for data centers, including firewalls, DDoS, SIEM, EDR, WAF intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and secure access mechanisms.
• Design highly available, scalable, and disaster-resilient network infrastructures tailored to data center environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and frameworks that align with industry standards and business requirements.

2. Security Implementation and Compliance:

• Lead the integration of security protocols across multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments for existing data center infrastructures.

3. Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and business units to align data center security solutions with organizational goals.
• Mentor and guide technical teams in implementing best practices for data center and network security.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in high-level client engagements, proposals, and solution demonstrations.

4. Technology Strategy and Innovation:

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in network security and data center technologies.
• Proactively identify and address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives to evaluate new tools and solutions.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (degree, training, or certification required)

• 18+ years of experience in network security, IT infrastructure, and data center operations.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure data center network architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Proficiency with networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, DNS, VLANs, and others.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud security.
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: (no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, TOGAF.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for secure infrastructure deployment.
• Familiarity with SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, and incident response frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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