Overview

As Associate Director, Enterprise Architect Network Security, you shape the network security strategy and standards for a general organization. You will lead architectural design and governance for the network domain, collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to secure the enterprise. You drive risk-based decisions, evaluate tools, and evangelize architecture across teams. This role offers impact at scale, shaping secure connectivity in a multi-vendor, hybrid environment.

Compensaciones / Beneficios flexible and hybrid working options minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave insurance plans retirement plans wellbeing resources global recognition programs

Responsabilidades

Oversee network security architectural activities for a defined domain or project portfolio

Define standards and direction for network security architecture within the domain

Develop logical architectural designs and strategies to secure the network

Apply architecture patterns to optimize technical platform use in the network security context

Create and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework for IT

Advocate for architecture processes and communicate outcomes to stakeholders

Assess network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps

Evaluate and select security tools and products to enhance security

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security across the network

Stay updated on security threats and best practices to keep defenses current





Provide guidance to engineering teams on security measures and issue resolution

Report regularly to senior management on network security status

Demonstrate expertise in network security products (NGFW, NAC, WAF, SDN, SASE, ZTNA, DDOS, Micro-segmentation)

Lead and deliver security-related projects with cross-functional impact

Mentor and lead technical teams in security initiatives

Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders about risk and security posture

Requisitos principales 15+ years in Network Security domain minimum 5 years in architecture capacity

5+ years of network security project experience and leadership of teams

Strong conceptual skills in network security architecture and enterprise solutions

Experience in defining network security policy, standards, guidelines, and patterns

Deep knowledge of network security products (SASE, Micro-Segmentation, NGFW, NAC, LAN/WAN security)

Strong risk identification mindset and initiative leadership

Proven ability to report to and communicate with senior management

Experience in multi-vendor, global environments and leading technical teams

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, delivery-focused

Ability to work with/without supervision to meet deadlines

Interpersonal and collaborative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Presentation and stakeholder management

Network security products: SASE, Micro-Segmentation, NGFW, NAC, LAN/WAN security

ZTNA, WAF, SDN, DDOS protection

Security governance and policy definition

📌 Associate Director, Enterprise Architect Network Security (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona