Global Delivery Network Security Architect

omation, and security analytics.

• Evaluate and incorporate emerging Cisco technologies to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.

• Mentor and guide junior architects and network security engineers, sharing knowledge and driving best practices in the architecture and implementation of network security solutions.

• Engage with vendors, stakeholders, and third-party partners to evaluate new Cisco/OEM technologies and security solutions that can be leveraged to strengthen network defenses.

• Knowledge of the Cisco security posture of network infrastructure and potential AI tools

• Knowledge of different vulnerability assessments tools.

• Evaluate and implement emerging Cisco security solutions such as Cisco Multicloud Defense, Panoptica, Talos threat intelligence, and Secure Workload for micro-segmentation to strengthen hybrid cloud and AI-driven environments."

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• CCNP Security

• 5+ years of experience in network security architecture with a focus on Cisco technologies.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco XDR, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, and Secure Connect (SASE).

• Leading security architecture experience

Preferred technical and professional experience

• CCIE Security / CCDE

• Experience with Cisco Hypershield and ThousandEyes.

• Knowledge of micro-segmentation and Cisco ACI.

• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

• Familiarity with Cisco Multicloud Defense, Panoptica, Talos threat intelligence, or Secure Workload (Tetration)

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud-native security.

• Experience with Splunk and Cisco SecureX for security operations and automation.

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