VP of Security Architecture - Robert Walters

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders and other teams to ensure Network Security platforms are effectively integrated into the IT infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud workloads.
• Provide technical leadership on Network and Perimeter Security across complex environments and a variety of enterprise systems and applications.
• Engage multiple stakeholders and evaluate related security products or technologies to recommend solution architectures and designs that are regionally viable, scalable and robust to manage and monitor Network Security
• Develop, maintain procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to perimeter controls.
• Collaborating with other IT staff to integrate Network Security framework with other security technologies.
• Work closely with the project managers, Security and Compliance personnel, application developers and other administrators in creating functional, scalable, and secure Network Security solutions from design and development through implementation for business clients.
• Technical Capabilities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or masters’ degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a similar field preferred.
• Min 15 of years’ experience in Network Security Management domain, with 7 years’ experience with technical security design and development, deployment, support, and maintenance of Security Solutions with CCIE level certification in Network Security space.
• Experience with design and deployment of Network Security / perimeter security controls/solutions for enterprise.
• Experience with firewall administration, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, DDOS, WAF, NAC,LBs, Proxies and secure access controls. Experience with product evaluation design and deployment of SASE (components) and micro-segmentation solutions.
• Strong track record of navigating complex organizational structures and managing varied requirements in achieving cohesion & relevance in network security designs.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of risk and change management, security policies and controls, user account life-cycle management, access controls and management, AAA. Strong understanding of network security concepts, protocols, and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP/CCIE Security, CEH or equivalent) a must.