Introduction
We are seeking a skilled Network Security Architect with deep expertise in Cisco technologies to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures. This role focuses on leveraging Cisco’s latest innovations including Cisco XDR, Hypershield, Secure Connect (SASE), ThousandEyes, and Splunk to protect enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
Your role and responsibilities
Design and implement Cisco-based network security architectures using technologies such as Cisco XDR, Hypershield, Secure Connect (SASE), and Secure Firewall.
Develop Zero Trust security models using Cisco ISE, Duo, and Umbrella.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into multi-cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines.
Utilize Splunk and Cisco SecureX for threat detection, response automation, and security analytics.
Evaluate and incorporate emerging Cisco technologies to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
Mentor and guide junior architects and network security engineers, sharing knowledge and driving best practices in the architecture and implementation of network security solutions.
Engage with vendors, stakeholders, and third-party partners to evaluate new Cisco/OEM technologies and security solutions that can be leveraged to strengthen network defenses.
Knowledge of the Cisco security posture of network infrastructure and potential AI tools
Knowledge of different vulnerability assessments tools.
Evaluate and implement emerging Cisco security solutions such as Cisco Multicloud Defense, Panoptica, Talos threat intelligence, and Secure Workload for micro-segmentation to strengthen hybrid cloud and AI-driven environments.”
Required education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
CCNP Security
5+ years of experience in network security architecture with a focus on Cisco technologies.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco XDR, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, and Secure Connect (SASE).
Leading security architecture experience
Preferred technical and professional experience
CCIE Security / CCDE
Experience with Cisco Hypershield and ThousandEyes.
Knowledge of micro-segmentation and Cisco ACI.
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Familiarity with Cisco Multicloud Defense, Panoptica, Talos threat intelligence, or Secure Workload (Tetration)
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud-native security.
Experience with Splunk and Cisco SecureX for security operations and automation.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate – they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
We are seeking a skilled Network Security Architect with deep expertise in Cisco technologies to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures. This role focuses on leveraging Cisco’s latest innovations including Cisco XDR, Hypershield, Secure Connect (SASE), ThousandEyes, and Splunk to protect enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
Your role and responsibilities
Design and implement Cisco-based network security architectures using technologies such as Cisco XDR, Hypershield, Secure Connect (SASE), and Secure Firewall.
Develop Zero Trust security models using Cisco ISE, Duo, and Umbrella.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into multi-cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines.
Utilize Splunk and Cisco SecureX for threat detection, response automation, and security analytics.
Evaluate and incorporate emerging Cisco technologies to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
Mentor and guide junior architects and network security engineers, sharing knowledge and driving best practices in the architecture and implementation of network security solutions.
Engage with vendors, stakeholders, and third-party partners to evaluate new Cisco/OEM technologies and security solutions that can be leveraged to strengthen network defenses.
Knowledge of the Cisco security posture of network infrastructure and potential AI tools
Knowledge of different vulnerability assessments tools.
Evaluate and implement emerging Cisco security solutions such as Cisco Multicloud Defense, Panoptica, Talos threat intelligence, and Secure Workload for micro-segmentation to strengthen hybrid cloud and AI-driven environments.”
Required education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
CCNP Security
5+ years of experience in network security architecture with a focus on Cisco technologies.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco XDR, Cisco ISE, Duo, Umbrella, and Secure Connect (SASE).
Leading security architecture experience
Preferred technical and professional experience
CCIE Security / CCDE
Experience with Cisco Hypershield and ThousandEyes.
Knowledge of micro-segmentation and Cisco ACI.
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Familiarity with Cisco Multicloud Defense, Panoptica, Talos threat intelligence, or Secure Workload (Tetration)
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud-native security.
Experience with Splunk and Cisco SecureX for security operations and automation.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate – they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
