L3 Network Architect - European Bank

Position Summary

Senior-level role responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining the organisation's network security infrastructure. Key duties include vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, and penetration testing across LAN, WAN, and VPN environments. Also ensures the effectiveness of security devices (e.g., routers, firewalls) and protection against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for network and security infrastructure.
• Design and implement secure system architectures aligned with business needs.
• Integrate security principles into system and network designs.
• Maintain clear documentation of security standards and procedures.
• Conduct audits and reviews of infrastructure security systems.
• Understand the organisation's technology landscape in depth.
• Plan and build secure, scalable IT architecture solutions.
• Define and enforce corporate security policies and procedures.
• Develop security requirements for IT infrastructure (e.g., routers, firewalls, LAN / WAN / VPN).
• Oversee deployment and approval of network and security devices.
• Prepare cost estimates and identify integration challenges.
• Provide technical leadership to the cybersecurity team.
• Lead security awareness and training initiatives.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents (e.g., data breaches, malware, phishing).
• Continuously update security systems to counter new threats.

Work Environment

Qualifications & Experience

Computer Science

Information Technology

Programming & Systems Analysis

Computer Studies (Science)

Technical & Product Expertise

Networking & Security :

Scripting & Tools :