
Network Security Architect
- Lexington, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain the global network security architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives and future growth.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network security solutions across diverse environments including R&D labs, manufacturing plants, and corporate offices.
- Ensure alignment of network security design with enterprise IT and security standards and best practices.
- Conduct design reviews and provide technical oversight for network-related security projects across regions.
- Collaborate with enterprise architecture and security teams to ensure integration and compliance.
- Evaluate emerging network security technologies and recommend appropriate solutions to support evolving business needs.
- Work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and business teams to translate requirements into network capabilities.
- Manage relationships with key network security vendors and service providers; participate in technology evaluations and contract reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security architectures, diagrams, and standards.
- Ensure designs comply with internal and external security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR).
- Mentor junior engineers and operational teams.
- 5-8 years of prior Network Security Architect experience
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred