Security Architect L2

Overview

Job Title:

SECURITY ARCHITECT L2(CONTRACT)

Location:

Coventry, UK

Experience Level: 8+ years in Networking & Security Architecture

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect with deep expertise in Color Tokens' Xtended Zero Trust Platform (XZT) to design, implement, and optimize secure network architectures for enterprise and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Zero Trust security models, micro-segmentation, and network security engineering.

• Architect and design enterprise network and security solutions leveraging Color Tokens Xshield, Xprotect, and Xassure.
• Lead Zero Trust adoption initiatives, including micro-segmentation and least privilege access policies.
• Integrate Color Tokens solutions with on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Collaborate with security, Dev Ops, and infrastructure teams to ensure policy enforcement and threat mitigation.
• Conduct network traffic analysis and recommend segmentation strategies.
• Develop automation scripts and API integrations for policy deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership during security incidents and architecture reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers on Zero Trust principles and Color Tokens best practices.

• Hands-on experience with Color Tokens Xtended Zero Trust Platform (Xshield, Xprotect, Xassure).
• 8+ years in network architecture, security engineering, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs.
• Proven experience with micro-segmentation and identity-based security policies.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets, GCP VPC).
• Proficiency in network security tools (IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Power Shell for automation.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and NIST SP 800-207.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Certifications:
  
  CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, Zero Trust certifications.
• Experience with container security (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Knowledge of API-based security integrations.

Mandatory

Skills:

Illumio Micro Segmentation.