Security Architect for Network and Cloud

Location:

Belfast

Workplace:

Hybrid

The opportunity:

The Security Architect for Network and Cloud will lead the design and development of the Firm's cloud network security solutions. You will oversee the operation and configuration of the Firm's cloud security toolsets. This will include the design and management of CNAPP (cloud-native application protection platform) and CASB (cloud access security broker) technologies.

Working at Baker McKenzie:

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-native security architectures and solutions
• Design and implement CASB strategies to protect the Firm's cloud services and applications
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments
• Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications
• Create and Maintain solution documentation for cloud network security

Skills and Experience:

• A Computer Science bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions
• Extensive working experience with Microsoft cloud security tools including Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Experience in deploying enterprise CASB and CNAPP solutions
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network security, including security groups, network ACLs and load balancers in cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of IAM solutions with desired experience in Microsoft Entra ID
• Strong application and Network security risk assessment skills to identify gaps in security configuration and design
• Expert-level problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral English communication skills, and ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical constituents
• Strong Knowledge and understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards