Network Cyber Security Architect

Company: ECS
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Location: Newbury
Job Description:

Network Cyber Security Architect

Rate:

£450-£500 per dayIR35:

Outside IR35Location:

Fully RemoteType:

ContractWe are looking for an experienced

Network Cyber Security Architect

to join a large-scale telecoms programme, providing security architecture and independent assurance across complex network environments.The role will have a strong focus on

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

and securing administrative access to critical Network Management Systems. You will review existing and proposed solutions, identify security risks and architecture gaps, and ensure designs meet required security, regulatory and architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide security architecture and assurance across PAM and network management environmentsReview network and security designs, identifying risks, gaps and dependenciesDefine security controls and privileged-access requirementsReview and assure HLDs, LLDs, PoCs, test strategies and implementation plansProvide recommendations around network segmentation, least privilege and secure management accessSupport architecture governance, workshops and technical decision-makingDocument security risks, exceptions, recommendations and remediation requirements

Key Skills & Experience

Strong

Network Security Architecture

backgroundExcellent IP networking knowledge, including

routing, MPLS, VPNs, VRFs and Provider EdgeStrong

PAM / Privileged Access Management

experienceExperience with

AAA, TACACS+, MFA, RBAC and bastion hostsStrong understanding of

network segmentation, ACLs, uRPF and least privilegeExperience with

Network Management Systems (NMS)Knowledge of logging, auditing, telemetry and configuration managementExperience reviewing and assuring

HLDs, LLDs, PoCs and security controlsTelecoms or service-provider network experience would be highly desirableThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Network Security Architect with strong

PAM, AAA and service-provider networking expertise

to work on a complex network security programme.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026