Network Security Architect

Job title: Network Security Architect
Location: Manchester
Salary: £70K plus up to 6% bonus

Candidates must be willing and eligible for SC and DV security clearance for this role

Build secure networks. Strengthen cyber resilience. Make an impact.

I'm working with an UK technology and engineering business that operate in the defence and government space. They're looking to appoint a Network Security Architect to strengthen its growing infrastructure and cybersecurity capability.

This is an opportunity for a technically hands-on professional who understands how secure networks should be designed, monitored and protected. You'll have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, improve security visibility and help shape the resilience of complex infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and reviewing secure network architectures across LAN/WAN, cloud environments and perimeter infrastructure.
• Strengthening network security through segmentation, access controls and secure connectivity.
• Developing centralised logging and telemetry capabilities, ensuring critical infrastructure and security devices provide meaningful visibility.
• Improving asset discovery and management across physical, virtual and cloud environments.
• Identifying vulnerabilities, infrastructure risks and potentia...