Identity Security Architect

OpenKyber is currently seeking a Solution Architect / Principal Engineer for a 6M+ Contract (w/ likely extensions) that is remote. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale network and security solutions for a large Fortune 10 environment. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will own technical strategy across data center, WAN/LAN, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, guiding multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and enterprise architecture requirements. The Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will serve as the technical leader and escalation point for complex networking and security challenges, driving architecture decisions, overseeing engineering teams, and providing governance from design through deployment. The ideal Solution Architect / Principal Engineer will possess deep networking expertise, broad cross-domain architecture knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering large-scale transformation and modernization initiatives.

• Enterprise Network / Security Architecture Leading Design of Scalable / Resilient / Secure Infrastructure Solutions Across Data Center / Campus / Cloud / Hybrid Environments

  Aligning with Long-Term Business / Technology Strategies

• Technical Leadership / Solution Governance Providing Architectural Oversight Across Multiple Concurrent Initiatives via Design Standards / Technical Validation / Governance of Solution Delivery

• Stakeholder Engagement / Solution Alignment Partnering with Infrastructure / Security / Cloud / Business Teams

  Translating Complex Requirements into Actionable Technical Solutions

  Building Consensus Across Technical / Executive Stakeholders

• Engineering Leadership / Mentorship Guiding / Mentoring Network / Security Engineers via Delegation / Technical Reviews / Quality Assurance and Adherence to Architectural Standards

• Architecture Documentation / Design Reviews Developing / Presenting High-Level / Detailed Solution Designs / Technical Roadmaps / Implementation Plans

  Leading Architecture Reviews / Executive Briefings

• Strategic Advisory / Escalation Leadership Serving as Senior Escalation Point for Complex Infrastructure / Security Challenges via Risk Identification / Strategic Recommendations / Enterprise Technology Leadership

• Enterprise Infrastructure / Architecture Experience (9+ years) Enterprise Infrastructure Experience

  Network Architect / Security Architect / Solution Architect / Principal Consultant (5+ years)

• Enterprise Network Architecture (expertise) Designing / Implementing Enterprise Networking Solutions Across Data Center / Campus / WAN / LAN / SD-WAN / Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Network Security Architecture (strong architecture-level knowledge) Next-Generation Firewalls / Network Segmentation / Zero Trust / Identity Integration / Security Policy Governance
• Architecture Documentation / Executive Advisory Developing / Presenting High-Level Designs (HLDs) / Low-Level Designs (LLDs) / Technical Roadmaps / Executive Architecture Recommendations

• Program Leadership / Multi-Project Management Leading Multiple Large-Scale Infrastructure / Security Initiatives Simultaneously

  Managing Priorities / Dependencies / Risks / Stakeholder Expectations

• Enterprise Networking Technologies (hands-on) Industry-Leading Networking Platforms (Cisco / Arista / Palo Alto and Similar Technologies)
• Cloud Networking / Security Applying Strong Understanding of Cloud Networking and Security Principles Across AWS / Azure / Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Technical Leadership / Governance Providing Design Oversight / Mentorship / Implementation Governance / Quality Assurance for Engineering Teams
• Senior Escalation / Strategic Problem Solving Serving as Senior Escalation Point for Complex Network / Security / Infrastructure Challenges Within Large Enterprise Environments

• Executive Communication / Influence Excellent Communication / Presentation Skills

  Influencing Technical Teams / Business Stakeholders / Executive Leadership