Lead Architect - Network Security

Location: In office in Orange, Connecticut, United States

Base salary: $128,320–$160,400

Company

hirify.global operates enterprise network and cybersecurity functions aligned with hirify.global and Iberdrola global standards.

What you will do

• Define enterprise network security reference architectures, engineering standards, design patterns, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and technical design for firewalls, secure web gateways, web application firewalls, SD-WAN security, network segmentation, and cloud connectivity security.
• Govern project designs, lifecycle plans, technical standards, and high-risk changes for security, resiliency, and supportability.
• Act as the senior technical authority for complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, major incidents, lifecycle upgrades, and technical recovery.
• Lead modernization, automation, standardization, resiliency improvement, lifecycle management, and technical-debt reduction initiatives.
• Provide technical direction and knowledge transfer while coordinating vendors, outsourced providers, engineers, and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible enterprise network security experience.
• Experience leading architecture, design, implementation, lifecycle management, and operational support for complex enterprise network security environments.
• Advanced hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident-resolution experience.
• Experience providing technical leadership across internal teams, global counterparts, vendors, and contracted service providers.
• Experience creating technology roadmaps, architecture standards, modernization plans, operational runbooks, and technical documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience with Fortinet/FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Zscaler, or Akamai security platforms.
• Experience with SD-WAN security, network segmentation, high-availability design, firmware lifecycle management, and security policy optimization.
• Experience with SIEM integration, network automation, resolution scripts, and operational runbook development.
• Relevant vendor certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, Zscaler Certified Professional, or Akamai Security certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and career-advancement pathways.
• The role may include system emergency assignments and NERC Reliability Standards compliance responsibilities.