Network Security Architect (Telco)

TL;DR

Network Security Architect (Cybersecurity): Leading the security architecture for a large-scale network consolidation program for a US-based telco with an accent on firewall rule consolidation and policy definition. Focus on transforming legacy security postures into a standardized target-state architecture and designing scalable, segmented security architectures.

Location: Warsaw, Poland. Remote flexibility and relocation program available.

Company

hirify.global is a global IT services and consulting company that supports digital transformation for some of the world's largest enterprises.

What you will do

• Translate enterprise-level security architecture into actionable, site-level security blueprints.
• Define target-state architecture for firewall rule consolidation, VRF-based macro-segmentation, and DDoS mitigation.
• Analyze and optimize legacy security policies by consolidating overlapping firewall rules into standardized templates.
• Collaborate with client Security and CISO teams to ensure design validation and compliance with frameworks like CISA and HIPAA.
• Identify and resolve complex IP subnet overlaps and security-related routing conflicts.
• Contribute to architecture governance, design approvals, and the development of enterprise reference architectures.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise Network Security Architecture, specifically in large-scale firewall migrations.
• Deep expertise in NAT/PAT, VRF segmentation, Zero Trust frameworks, and platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco.
• Proven experience designing and integrating DDoS mitigation and traffic scrubbing solutions.
• Ability to translate security policies into reusable Low-Level Design (LLD) templates for automated deployment.
• Understanding of compliance-driven architecture and regulatory frameworks.
• English: B2 to C1 level required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere culture with significant remote flexibility.
• Relocation program and comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including certification programs and mentorship.
• Inclusive multicultural environment with regular team-building and social events.
• Competitive compensation package and a values-driven corporate culture.