Delivery Architect (Network & Security – Firewall)

Role Summary

The Delivery Architect (Network & Security – Firewall) is responsible for the end-to-end architecture, design authority, technical governance, and delivery assurance of enterprise network and security solutions. The role provides strategic and technical leadership across firewall, network segmentation, secure connectivity, and cybersecurity initiatives while ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Develop network and security architectures for enterprise and government environments.
• Design and govern security solutions including:
• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Network Segmentation and Micro-segmentation
• SD-WAN
• VPN and Remote Access
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Secure Internet Access
• Review High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD).
• Ensure architecture compliance with security standards and best practices.

Technical Leadership

• Act as Design Authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead technical workshops with customers, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Provide technical direction to project teams and engineers.
• Review solution risks and mitigation plans.

Delivery & Governance

• Oversee project implementation and technical delivery.
• Ensure solutions meet contractual, operational, and security requirements.
• Manage technical escalations and complex problem resolution.
• Conduct architecture reviews, design sign-offs, and acceptance testing.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage customer architects, security teams, and project stakeholders.
• Present solution designs, roadmaps, and recommendations.
• Support pre-sales activities and solution proposals.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate emerging technologies and security trends.
• Drive standardization, automation, and optimization initiatives.
• Develop technical standards and reusable architectures.

Aptitude

• Strategic thinking and systems-level perspective.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and complex environments.
• Innovative and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong customer-centric focus.
• Ability to balance risk, cost, and business objectives.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Enterprise Network Architecture
• Firewall Architecture and Design
• Network Security Controls
• Zero Trust Security
• SD-WAN Technologies
• Routing and Switching
• Cloud Network Security
• Security Governance and Compliance
• Security Risk Assessment
• Technical Design Reviews

Leadership Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Strategic Planning

Abilities

• Lead multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Translate business requirements into technical architectures.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences.
• Perform architecture reviews and risk assessments.
• Produce professional documentation and presentations.
• Manage technical conflicts and stakeholder expectations.

Experience

• 10+ years in Network & Security domains.
• 5+ years in Solution Architecture or Delivery Architecture role.
• Experience delivering enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with multi-vendor security environments.

Good-to-Have Certifications

Security

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Expert (PCNSE)
• Fortinet NSE 7 / FCSS Network Security
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
• Cisco Secure Firewall Certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Networking

• Cisco CCNP Enterprise
• Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE
• VMware VCP-NV

Architecture & Governance

• TOGAF Certified
• SABSA Foundation/Practitioner
• ITIL Foundation