Cybersecurity Engineering - Network Security Architect - Senior Manager - Consulting Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,IT/Tech

Position: Cybersecurity Engineering - Network Security Architect - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location Open

Location:

Anywhere in Country

The opportunity

The Senior Network Security Architect is a strategic and hands‑on technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and governing secure network architectures across the enterprise. This role ensures that network security controls align with business objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements while enabling scalability, performance, and resilience.

The architect serves as the authority on network security design, providing thought leadership across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, and partnering closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security operations teams.

Your key responsibilities

Design and manage security infrastructure systems
Monitor and protect against intrusions and data breaches
Collaborate interdepartmentally to align security with business objectives

Skills and attributes for success

Deep technical experience in Zero Trust and Network security
Develop and maintain enterprise network security architecture encompassing LAN, WAN, cloud, data center, edge, and remote access environments
Design secure solutions using zero trust principles, defense‑in‑depth, and least privilege access
Define standards for firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, secure routing, IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, NAC, and secure network services
Review and approve network and security designs for new initiatives and changes
Expertise in broad cybersecurity concepts
Proficiency in change management and organizational impact
Strong skills in technical writing and people management
Exceptional relationship‑building and critical thinking abilities
Effective communication and team leadership skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred
A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in the cybersecurity field
Change Management skills
Expertise in Cybersecurity and Privacy Concepts, Principles, and Solutions
Experience with Digital Transformation
Script Writing/Coding abilities
Proficiency in Security Solution Deployment, Integration, Configuration, and Debugging
Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Cloudflare, Netskope

Ideally, you’ll also have

Knowledge of the complexity of deploying technology to branch‑connected networks
Cloud network security expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with SASE / SSE platforms
Automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code exposure (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Cloud Formation)
Security architecture certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CCIE Security, GIAC certifications
Experience in regulated industries or large global enterprises
Strong Business Skills including Building and Managing Relationships, Communicating with Impact, Complex Problem‑Solving, Critical Thinking, and Negotiation and Influencing

What we look for

We seek top performers who demonstrate a keen understanding of the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world. Candidates should exhibit a proactive approach to problem‑solving, an eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, and the ability to lead with integrity and inspire trust among team members and clients.

What we offer you

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $170,600 to $390,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $204,800 to $443,200.

Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal…