Lead Network and Security Architect

Lead Network and Security Architect Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Lead Network and Security Architect to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical ownership of the solution design and implementation, including supporting technologies;
  • To adhere to all company policies and processes as communicated by line management in order to maintain corporate ISO accreditation levels;
  • To perform any other duties which, from time to time may be allocated by your Team Leader/Manager;
  • Run workshops and meetings in a professional and engaging manner with the achievement of mutually desired solution outcomes;
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of industry standards relevant to the role, project delivery methodologies and relevant vendor technology roadmaps;
  • At all times to provide a courteous service and professional approach to customers and to the delivery of allocated tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Ability to mentor other technical staff to help develop their skills and role;
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a customer facing consultancy focussed organisation;
  • Positive and constructive attitude in all work-related matters;
  • Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience as an SME in one or more relevant technology areas;
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work at pace within a fast-moving environment;
  • Suitable pre-sales level accreditations in supporting technologies is also beneficial;
  • Experience in working with both architectural principles and project delivery methodologies including fundamentals of project management;
  • Team player but with the ability to work unaided;
  • Professional manner and appearance;
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, enabling the presentation of complex technical solutions;
  • Experience in owning and contributing to proposals, statements of work, RFP responses, business cases, cost models and leading the review process;
  • Excellent technical and commercial understanding in creation of technology solutions and outcomes for customers.