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Cybersecurity Architect - London, UK

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Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Location: London, UK

Type: Perm Role (Hybrid 2 days a week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement secure network architectures including firewalls intrusion detection prevention systems and encryption technologies
Adhere to enterprise governance review processes to deliver project goals deliverables
Follow enterprise ITSM CMDB processes
Monitor and analyze security s using Security Information and Event Management SIEM tools and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner
Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and enforce identity and access management IAM policies and network access control NAC solutions
Stay abreast of the latest security threats industry trends and best practices to proactively enhance the organization's network security posture
Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards and assist in audit processes as needed
Conduct regular security assessments including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential security risksESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

12 years of Proven experience in network security with a strong understanding of network security fundamentals encryption technologies and secure network design principles
Zscaler Private Access Internet Access
Experience in design and delivery of Zero Trust Network Access in ITOT environments
Proficiency in configuring managing and troubleshooting firewalls Cisco Palo Alto etc
Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems as well as with SIEM tools and security incident response
Excellent problem solving skills analytical thinking and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholdersCERTIFICATIONS (any of below)

Cisco Certified Network ProfessionalExpert in Security
Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator
Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or Professional
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator PCNSA
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer PCNSE
Check Point Certified Security Administrator CCSA
Check Point Certified Security Expert CCSE
Certified Network Security Professional eg CISSP CompTIA SecurityMandatory Skills : Firewall - CheckPoint,Firewall - Palo Alto,Firewall - Cisco,Firewall - Fortinet,Network Security - Next Generation Firewalls/ NAC/ Zero Trust/ Segmentation/ APT / IPS/ IDS,Network Security

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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