The Associate Director, Enterprise Architect – Network Security will lead the development of network security architectural standards, the direction and design of architecture for a business or technical domain, and contribute to efforts to elaborate and communicate the architecture of the given domain and/or develop architectural solutions for projects and programs.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Network security architectural activities for a specific business or technology domain, or architectural practice area, or manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within a business area.
Define Network security standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain.
Define and develop the logical architectural design and strategies necessary to secure the organizations’ network domain.
Utilize architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution network security architecture design.
Define, create and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework (e.g. architecture methods, practices, and standards) for IT.
Understand and advocate the principles of business and IT strategies.
Be prepared to sell the Architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results, and to lead the communication, marketing or educational activities needed to ensure Enterprise Architecture success and use.
Assess the organization's network infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
Evaluate and select security tools, technologies, and products to enhance network security.
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into all aspects of the network infrastructure.
Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and best practices to ensure the network security infrastructure remains effective.
Provide guidance and support