Network Security Architect

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How You Will Contribute:

Reporting to a Director of Cyber Security, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Network Security Architect to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for working with our security and networking teams to advise on, design, implement, and maintain the security posture of Ciena's global network infrastructure. You will play a key role in protecting our critical assets and data from evolving cyber threats.  Your expertise and guidance are essential in ensuring that all processes and systems meet our company's security risk tolerance. As a trusted advisor, you will gather business requirements and provide advice and oversight to ensure compliance with security risk

tolerance for processes and systems. You will also set expectations for regional/business security postures and identify opportunities to enhance security against future trends and threats.

Security Architecture Design and Implementation:

• In collaboration with the networking teams, design, implement, and maintain a secure network architecture aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Define and implement security controls for all network layers, including access control, firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention, and data loss prevention.
• Develop and maintain network security documentation, including diagrams, policies, procedures, and standards.

Security Assessment and Risk Management:

• Participate in regular network security assessments, vulnerability assessment, and assist in penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Analyze and assess networking security threats and vulnerabilities, developing mitigation plans and recommending appropriate security controls.
• Develop and maintain a risk register, prioritizing risks and recommending remediation actions.

Security Incident Response:

• Participate in the incident response processes, including incident detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Help to develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Assist in post-incident reviews and implement improvements to security controls.

Technology Research and Evaluation:

• Stay informed of emerging security technologies and threats, evaluating and recommending new security solutions to enhance Ciena's security posture.
• Conduct proof-of-concept testing for new network security technologies and solutions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with various teams, including network operations, IT infrastructure, Research and Development, and application development, to integrate network focused security best practices into existing and new systems.
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.

Policy and Governance Creation:

• Act as a technical writer to create, revise, and maintain security documentation and policies related to network security.
• Assist in ensuring that governance policies are practical, clear, and attainable.

Mentorship and Training:

• Mentor junior security team members, providing guidance and training on network security best practices.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training programs for Ciena employees.

The Must Haves:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network security, with at least 3 years in an architectural role.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, Routing protocols etc.) and network security technologies (Firewalls, SDWAN, Wireless, IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM, etc.).
• Strong technical writing skills for policy and governance creation
• Experience with cloud security best practices and solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Assets:

• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCNP Security, etc.) are highly desired.

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Pay Range:

 The annual pay range for this position is $121,700 - $194,300. 

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