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Senior Network & Security Cloud Architect, London
Client: Smarsh
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 59f26829846c
Job Views: 11
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Who are we? Smarsh empowers its customers to manage risk and unleash intelligence in their digital communications. Our growing community of over 0 organizations in regulated industries counts on Smarsh every day to help them spot compliance, legal or reputational risks in communication channels before those risks become regulatory fines or headlines. Relentless innovation has fueled our journey to consistent leadership recognition from analysts like Gartner and Forrester, and our sustained, aggressive growth has landed Smarsh in the annual Inc. 0 list of fastest-growing American companies since 8.
Role Overview: As a Network & Security Cloud Architect at Smarsh, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure it meets the highest standards of security, scalability, and performance. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing, network design, and security best practices, as well as the ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS networking and security services and a proven track record in designing and implementing cloud networks and security infrastructures.
How will you contribute?
- This is a hands-on role where you’ll be teaching, leading, and learning from others in the company, ensuring that we all move forward as one group.
- You will leverage your deep understanding of cloud networking, security principles, and industry best practices to protect our critical assets and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data.
- Your expertise will be instrumental in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Your contributions will directly impact the development and maintenance of secure, scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Infrastructure from Code (IfC) solutions, enhancing our DevOps and engineering platforms.
- In addition to your technical skills, your ability to foster collaboration and build strong relationships with teams across Smarsh and its broader network of companies will be essential to success in this role.
- Lead the design and evolution of Smarsh’s cloud network architecture, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
- Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and standards to ensure consistency and maintainability.
- Optimize network performance, scalability, and resilience to meet the demands of a growing and complex cloud environment.
- Participate in customer discussions working with the technical product management organization on prioritizing the right set of features as a service.
- Design and implement comprehensive security architectures and controls for our cloud infrastructure complex Gitops processes.
- Work with partners in the business to conduct thorough security assessments, risk analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Work with Infosec and security organizations for adherence to company policies and a seat at the table for process shaping.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Design and implement secure network connectivity between cloud environments, on-premises data centres, and remote offices.
- Leverage cloud-native networking services (VPCs, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs) to optimize performance, scalability, and security.
- Monitor network traffic, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Contribute to incident response plans to address security breaches and network outages.
- Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve incidents promptly.
- Continuously monitor the threat landscape and implement proactive measures to mitigate emerging risks.
What will you bring?
- Experience in network and security architecture, with a focus on AWS cloud.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS networking and security services, including AWS Transit Gateway, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Control Tower, AWS Cloud WAN, AWS WAF, AWS Firewall Manager, AWS Route 53, AWS GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, and AWS Inspector. Proficiency in network security protocols such as IPSec and SSL/TLS, and managing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Experience with SD-WAN technologies and SIEM solutions. Strong understanding of Terraform for infrastructure management, with a focus on automation and CI/CD integration.
- Certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans. Proven ability to build relationships across teams.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary, bonus, and peer recognition programs.
- Maternity and paternity schemes.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Flexible holiday policy.
- Private medical insurance.
- Dental plan.
- Group life assurance.
- Group income protection.
- Employee assistance program.
- Monthly wellness allowance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Stock options.
Smarsh is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
About our culture: Smarsh hires lifelong learners passionate about purposeful innovation, humility, and humor. Collaboration is central to our work. We work with leading communication platforms and cloud infrastructure providers, utilizing AI/ML technologies to help our customers innovate at scale. As a global organization, we value diversity and believe in authentic self-expression. Our leadership and culture have earned us Best Places to Work awards. Join us and discover what the best work of your career looks like.
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