What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Network Security Architect position at ConglomerateIT?
Job Title: Principal Network Security Architect
Tax Term: W2/1099/C2C
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: C2H
Duration: Long term
About Us
ConglomerateIT is a certified and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains. Visit us at http://www.conglomerateit.com
Our mission is to establish global cross culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of global network to connect business with the right people without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with affability.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and assess the current network infrastructure and security posture to identify vulnerabilities and gaps
• Implement and support network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and secure access technologies
• Assist in deploying and maintaining Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), SASE/SSE solutions, and next-generation firewall configurations
• Support SD-WAN deployments and ensure secure connectivity across distributed networksMonitor network traffic and security alerts using SIEM and network monitoring tools, and respond to incidents
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and troubleshoot network security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments
• Maintain and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures
• Troubleshoot network and security-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP Security, CompTIA Security , or equivalent are preferred
Qualifications:
• 10 years of experience in Network Security Engineering or related roles
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network security tools
• Good understanding of SASE/SSE concepts and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Working knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and secure network design
• Strong knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, etc.
• Familiarity with PKI, TLS/DTLS, and encryption technologies
• Experience with Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), intrusion detection/prevention systems, and malware protection tools
• Experience with leading security vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Zscaler, or similar
• Exposure to network automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.