Network and Endpoint Security Architect

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As a Network and Endpoint Security Pre-Sales Architect, you will:

• Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures
• Design Zero Trust-aligned network and endpoint architectures, including segmentation, micro-segmentation, NAC, and DNS-layer threat protection
• Lead conversations around network modernization, helping clients evolve from legacy architectures to software-defined, cloud-integrated, and policy-driven network designs
• Deliver workshops, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase technical capabilities
• Work with internal stakeholders (sales, product, and delivery) to ensure solutions are deliverable, scalable, and aligned to client requirements & their environments

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on network and endpoint security architecture
• Proven ability to operate in a technical pre-sales or consulting capacity, translating customer requirements into secure solution designs
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and network segmentation/micro-segmentation
• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and EDR platforms such as Crowd Strike, Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender, or Tanium
• Familiarity with DNS security tools and strategies (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox) and their role in threat containment
• Deep knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, lateral movement prevention, and alignment to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF
• Experience supporting RFP/RFI processes, technical solution documentation, and bill of materials (BoM) development

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Technical Pre-Sales

• Serve as the technical lead in pre-sales engagements focused on network and endpoint security.
• Conduct client discovery sessions, workshops, and assessments with an emphasis on segmentation strategies, visibility, and threat defence.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to both technical and business audiences.
• Design and validate secure architectures incorporating network segmentation/micro segmentation, DNS-layer protection, and endpoint telemetry.
• Develop integrated solutions leveraging tools like Fortinet, Palo Alto, Crowd Strike, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Infoblox, and others.
• Recommend strategies for containing lateral movement, hardening east-west traffic, and segmenting access based on identity and risk posture.
• Support RFPs, solution briefs, and creation of Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Align closely with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs and implementation capabilities.
• Provide input to product teams on feature gaps or enhancements based on customer feedback.
• Stay abreast of the latest threat trends, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust), and regulatory requirements.

Set yourself apart:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, SC-200, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, CCFR, or Zscaler Certified Expert
• Background in regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, Resources or government
• Familiarity with…