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# Network Security SME

- **Company:** Synechron Inc
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Access Network, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cloudflare, Cisco
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/2_166234913

## About the Role

Experience in Network Security, Security Engineering, or Security Architecture.

Strong expertise in:

 * Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
 * Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
 * Enterprise Network Security Architecture
 * Secure Remote Access Solutions
 * Cloud Security

Experience with leading security platforms such as:

 * Zscaler
 * Palo Alto Prisma Access
 * Netskope
 * Cisco Secure Access
 * Cloudflare Security Solutions

Strong understanding of:

 * Zero Trust Architecture
 * Identity and Access Management (IAM)
 * Network Segmentation
 * VPN Technologies
 * Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
 * Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
 * SD-WAN
 * Firewalls and Network Access Controls

Experience conducting technology evaluations and solution assessments.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working in large enterprise or financial services environments.
 * Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Relevant certifications, including:

 * CISSP
 * CCNP Security / CCIE Security
 * PCNSE
 * Zscaler Certifications
 * AWS Security Specialty
 * Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic advisory, architecture, and implementation support across enterprise network security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern security architectures including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), along with hands-on experience in technology evaluations, solution design, and enterprise-scale implementations.

This role requires close collaboration with technical, risk, and business stakeholders to drive network security transformation, ensure sound decision-making, and support the successful delivery of security programs.

Key Responsibilities

 * Provide broad network security advisory and implementation support across enterprise environments.
 * Act as an SME for modern network security technologies, including SASE and ZTNA solutions.
 * Support vendor evaluations, proof-of-concepts (POCs), product assessments, and technology selection activities.
 * Deliver technical and executive-level presentations, recommendations, and solution roadmaps to stakeholders and leadership teams.
 * Design secure, scalable, and resilient network security architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
 * Support product readiness assessments, implementation planning, deployment activities, and operational transition.
 * Develop clear recommendations and document assumptions, risks, constraints, and trade-offs associated with proposed solutions.
 * Collaborate with network engineering, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and business teams to achieve program objectives.
 * Identify technical dependencies, delivery risks, and decision points, ensuring timely escalation through established governance processes.
 * Contribute to security standards, architecture principles, operational procedures, and best practices.
 * Provide implementation guidance and troubleshooting support during deployment and post-deployment phases.