Overview As Associate Director, Enterprise Architect Network Security, you shape the network security strategy and standards for a global 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 integral 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