Remote Senior Network & Security Cloud Architect Job in UK Smarsh

Who you are

• Experience in network and security architecture focusing on AWS cloud.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS networking and security services (e.g., AWS Transit Gateway, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Control Tower, AWS Cloud WAN, AWS WAF, AWS Firewall Manager, AWS Route 53, AWS GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Inspector).
• Expertise in network security protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS).
• Proficiency in intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies and SIEM solutions.
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure management, CI/CD processes.
• Certifications (CISSP, CCNP Security, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable plans.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Desirables

• Experienced in AWS networking and security services.
• Skilled in network security protocols.
• Proficient in SD-WAN and SIEM.
• Knowledgeable in Terraform and CI/CD.

What the job involves

• Teaching, leading, and learning from others in the company ensuring forward progress.
• Leveraging deep understanding of cloud networking, security principles, and industry best practices.
• Protecting critical assets, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data.
• Mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Developing and maintaining secure, scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Infrastructure from Code (IfC) solutions.
• Fostering collaboration and building strong relationships with teams.
• Leading design and evolution of Smarsh's cloud network architecture.
• Developing and maintaining network diagrams, documentation, and standards.
• Optimizing network performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Participating in customer discussions and prioritizing features as a service.
• Designing and implementing security architectures and controls for cloud infrastructure.
• Conducting security assessments, risk analyses, and penetration testing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in SDLC.
• Implementing secure network connectivity between cloud environments and data centres.
• Using cloud-native networking services to optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Monitoring network traffic and implementing optimizations.
• Contributing to and leading incident response plans.
• Continuously monitoring threats and implementing preventive measures.