Summary
NEOM is seeking an Associate Network Security Solutions Architect in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The role develops network security architectures, standards and controls across IT, IoT, OT and ICS environments, and leads initiatives such as network segmentation, monitoring and automation. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field, fluent English, at least five years of IT security and network engineering experience, and experience leading security projects. Experience with firewalls, threat management, SASE, Zero Trust and major vendor solutions is required.
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| Accountable for providing network security architecture and design services that define Network security standards and controls to protect IT / IoT / OT / ICS infrastructures from external and internal threats and hacking attacks, including Cloud, 5G, Fiber, Subsea cable, and Satellite environments you will work closely with teams across NEOM to assess the Network security requirements of their digital services and platforms You will proactively find ways to improve the enterprise network security architecture You will develop trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers by providing accurate and efficient technical/engineering support with commercial sense Conduct maturity assessments and technology gap analysis on a periodic basis of the enterprise networking landscape Develop technical security architectures and standards focusing on network security related technology and controls Serves as the network security subject matter expert for the Technology & Digital Sector and wider NEOM Partner closely with product teams, enterprise domain and sector leads as well as with the wider Security and Risk Management team on the strategic direction for network security across the T&D and NEOM Lead implementation programs for improving network security, including segmentation, perimeter and in-depth monitoring, and active response across NEOM Define network security technology strategies, best practices, guidelines, and standards based on emerging technologies and the enterprise strategic direction Lead the Enterprise Network Security function developing a unified approach, vision, strategy, and roadmap for Network Security Services. Researches and recommends next generation network security technologies & products This includes participation in discovery, documentation, validation and refinement of solutions to define future state. Support the Operation of the enterprise network, security and voice infrastructure, systems and services Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency using automation Lead the design of appropriate controls, policy, standard and patterns to protect private cloud infrastructure and sensitive data on public infrastructure (IaaS) and platforms (PaaS) | 5+ years working with IT Security 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering role, and specifically in Network Automation Orchestration 5+ years traditional IT 2+ years Leading Security Projects Excellent troubleshooting skills to resolve complex network and or application or system integration issues Ability to evaluate and communicate the technical and business tradeoffs of various solution architectures to an executive client audience, large groups, and at conferences Experience in writing IT or telco architectures Experience designing and optimizing complex environments Experience Network Security - Firewall, ACL, IDS, IPS, Web Security, LB Experienced with Threat Management - MDR, SIEM, SOAR, Security Analytics Experienced with SASE architectures and Zero Trust framework and its principles Experience in providing detailed technical architecture and integration expertise with major Vendor solutions Juniper, Checkpoint, Cisco, HP, McAfee, RSA, Fortinet, Citrix, Radware, VMware, etc Proven Experience with Delivering Security Zoning and Segmentation Networks for Enterprise customers. Experience working with innovation, incubation, co-creation and partner collaboration Experience in cybersecurity of blockchain and AI is preferred Business development skills, with experience building vision, defining requirements, designing practical solutions, developing business cases and implementing solutions for B2B clients Experience and willingness to work and collaborate within a large, complex global company, structured in matrixed and highly regionalized workplaces Experience working with the Middle Eastern culture is a plus | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar Must be fluent in English