Senior Network Security Architect - Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) - NIST FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205,

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Required Technical Skills & Knowledge

Network Technologies: Proficient in IP routing, MPLS, BGP, SD-WAN, Wireless networks, and advanced data center architectures.Security Hardware/Software: Extensive experience deploying Checkpoint, Palo Alto, or Cisco NGFWs, SIEM monitoring platforms, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.Cloud Architecture: Hands-on experience mapping secure network perimeters inside AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.Frameworks & Methodologies: Deep familiarity with SABSA, TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, and DoDAF architecture frameworks.Automation & Scripting: Capability to write code in Python or PowerShell to automate network provisioning and logging configurations.

Experience & Education Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline.

Experience: 8+ years of core IT networking experience alongside 3+ years specifically focused on advanced enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
Certifications (Highly Preferred):Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP).Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP).Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or SABSA Chartered Security Architect.IT Infra
Multi Cloud
Networking
Automation
Security
Agile
Complex problem-solving skills

Strong familiarity with NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205) and their applicability to network security infrastructure
Understanding of financial industry regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, DORA, SEC cybersecurity guidance) as they relate to cryptographic standards
Experience supporting PQC readiness assessments in regulated industries
Awareness of 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat vectors and their implications for financial data
Ability to incorporate industry-standard compliance frameworks into the RFP deliverables and final recommendations
The Network Security Architect leads the creation of robust, layered defense infrastructures. They analyze existing security postures, identify structural vulnerabilities, perform gap analyses, and design end-to-end network security solutions. They collaborate closely with project managers, security engineers, and executive stakeholders to translate complex business demands into highly resilient, secure technical realities.

Regards,

Mohammed ilyas,

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