Network Security Architect

About the role

A valued client of Verse is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer/Architect to support a complex global environment. The role involves engineering, architectural, and governance support across network and security initiatives, with a focus on modern network security and cloud environments.

Key responsibilities

• Provide network engineering and security support across a global environment.
• Design, configure and commission new network sites and security solutions.
• Support Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma Access and Prisma SD‑WAN.
• Offer network and security architecture guidance for LAN, WAN and cloud environments.
• Support SASE, network security and Azure networking initiatives.
• Review and improve firewall policies, configurations and security standards.
• Provide technical oversight to MSPs and third‑party suppliers.
• Assist governance, assurance and SecOps activities.
• Drive adoption of security capabilities including device security, SaaS and DLP.

Required profile

• Strong experience in network security engineering or architecture.
• Proven Palo Alto experience with solid understanding of its security principles.
• Extensive enterprise networking knowledge across LAN, WAN and routing.
• Experience with Prisma Access and/or Prisma SD‑WAN is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Azure networking and network security.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to challenge and provide technical direction.
• Experience working across architecture, governance and third‑party delivery environments.

Required skills

• Palo Alto firewalls
• Prisma Access
• Prisma SD‑WAN
• Azure networking
• LAN/WAN routing
• SASE concepts