Cyber and network security architect

Cyber and Network Security Architect

📍 Hybrid – Remote with occasional travel to customer sites or office


Are you a hands-on Cyber and Network Security Architect who thrives on leading from the front? Want to stay technical, shape architectures, and lead teams delivering services to critical national industries?


Our client supports national infrastructure, financial services, and manufacturing clients with secure, compliant technology solutions. As part of their growth, they're hiring a Cyber and Network Security Architect to work as a client facing TDA - leading the Network Operations Centre and Network Security Engineering Managed Services.


The Role:

This is a dual leadership and technical role – you'll drive both customer-facing architecture and internal team delivery.


As the Cyber and Network Security Architect, you will:

* Own the creation of secure HLDs and LLDs for cyber security and network security architecture across key client environments.
* Lead high-risk, complex projects, delivering solution design and guiding engineering teams through through technical delivery.
* Guide and support a small team of engineers, overseeing both project work and BAU operations.


What You'll Need:

* CISSP, CISM, or similar professional security certifications.
* Network security architecture experience – including Cisco, virtualised platforms, and firewalls (Check Point, Palo Alto, OPNsense).
* Deep expertise with Linux-based platforms – ideally with hands-on deployment and troubleshooting experience.
* Confident in leading from the front – guiding engineers through design, build, and support.
* Experience working with customers in critical or regulated sectors is highly desirable.


Further tech stack includes:

✅ Log management/SIEM Platform

✅ Network detection & response Platform

✅ Endpoint protection Platform


Hybrid/remote flexibility, while staying close to meaningful, hands-on work


If you're ready to lead the design and delivery of secure network architectures while mentoring a high-performing team — get in touch.


Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential chat.