NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT

Kaygen Inc.

Los Angeles, CA
1 day ago

$70–$85 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

Highlights

The candidate will be responsible for evaluating existing network architecture, identifying security vulnerabilities and architectural gaps, and developing secure, scalable, and resilient network architecture solutions. The role requires the ability to analyze complex network designs, validate security controls, recommend improvements, and visually represent network architecture through detailed technical diagrams.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Los Angeles, CA
Job Type	Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
Industry	Computer/IT Services
Salary	$70–$85 Per Hour
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	2003
Website	http://www.kaygen.com

Description

Job Title: Network Security Architect

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On Site)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to assess, design, review, and enhance enterprise network security architecture.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network infrastructure, network security, and secure architecture design.
The candidate will be responsible for evaluating existing network architecture, identifying security vulnerabilities and architectural gaps, and developing secure, scalable, and resilient network architecture solutions.
The role requires the ability to analyze complex network designs, validate security controls, recommend improvements, and visually represent network architecture through detailed technical diagrams.

Key Responsibilities

Review, assess, and analyze existing enterprise network architecture, infrastructure, and security designs.
Design and develop secure, scalable, and resilient network architecture solutions.
Evaluate network topology, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
Identify security vulnerabilities, architectural weaknesses, and potential risks within existing network infrastructure.
Develop secure network designs incorporating network segmentation, security zones, Zero Trust principles, and defence-in-depth strategies.
Review and validate existing and proposed network architecture to ensure security, scalability, reliability, and compliance with industry best practices.
Evaluate network security controls, firewall configurations, access management, and network traffic flows.
Recommend appropriate security solutions and architectural improvements to address identified gaps.
Develop current-state and future-state network architecture diagrams.
Create detailed network topology diagrams, security architecture diagrams, and network traffic flow visualizations.
Use architecture visualization tools to communicate complex network designs to technical teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate with network engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other technical teams to develop and validate architecture solutions.
Prepare technical documentation, architecture recommendations, and design specifications.

Required Technical Skills

Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and network security.
Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols.
Experience with enterprise firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, or Check Point.
Strong knowledge of network segmentation, DMZ, VPN, IDS/IPS, and secure network connectivity.
Experience designing, reviewing, and evaluating secure enterprise network infrastructure.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture and defense-in-depth security principles.
Understanding of network security policies, access controls, and threat mitigation strategies.
Experience with network architecture visualization and diagramming tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucid chart, or Draw.io.
Ability to translate complex technical requirements into secure network architecture designs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large-scale enterprise network environments.
Knowledge of cloud network security architecture (AWS or Azure).
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Relevant networking or security certifications such as CCNP Security, CCIE Security, CISSP, or equivalent.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Expected Deliverables

Assessment and review of existing network architecture.
Identification of network security gaps and architectural risks.
Recommendations for secure network architecture improvements.
Design and validation of proposed secure network architecture.
Current-state and future-state network architecture diagrams.
Network security design documentation and technical recommendations.

Benefits

Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts

About Company

Kaygen, an award-winning technology consulting and talent firm, assists organizations to achieve digital transformation. From structuring data to the Cloud and visualization, Kaygen leads the digital transformation of global clients.

Kaygen, from the Japanese word, kaizen, for continuous improvement, signifies how we continuously seek to bring expert tech talent to our client engagements to create a sustainable competitive advantage. However, there is more. Our company is diverse, and minority woman owned and operated by expert data technologists who have conceived and developed the very strategic technology initiatives that we now engage in for our clients with our talent.

Our core belief in diversity, complemented by the principles of kaizen, ensures we bring the best expert data talent to work transparently, collaboratively, and with the flexibility to ensure client success.

Visit http://www.kaygen.com/ for a solutions overview.