Network Security Architect

Elevation Recruitment Group's Tech & Transformation division are supporting a well-established organisation in Leeds, who is looking for a Network Security Architect to design secure, scalable application and network architectures that can withstand today's most sophisticated threats.

You'll influence technology decisions, set long-term standards, and work closely with CTO teams, security leaders, engineers, and regulators to make a real difference., * Leading the design of secure, scalable application and network architectures

• Owning reference patterns that drive best practice across the organisation
• Defining segmentation strategies, security controls, and migration pathways
• Presenting and defending your designs at senior architecture forums
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, robustness, and delivery success
• Providing technical thought leadership across multiple programmes
• Strengthening the organisation's security posture across both modern and legacy estates

• Strong foundation in application architecture (patterns, standards, designs)
• Software development background with deep network security knowledge
• Proven experience blending application and network security architecture
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Familiarity with NIST, SANS, ITU frameworks
• Experience in threat modelling, risk assessment, and audit engagement

Technical areas you'll influence:

• Application security & secure SDLC
• Network/app segmentation & micro-segmentation
• Zone-based architectures and secure legacy migration
• WAAP, NGFW, NIDS/NIPS, DDoS protection
• API gateways, reverse proxies, AuthN/AuthZ
• Architecture modelling tools (BizzDesign, Archi, UML)
• Working across hybrid legacy and modern networking landscapes

Preferred qualifications:

• Degrees in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
• Architecture certifications such as SABSA or TOGAF
• Security certifications (e.g., CEH)