Senior Network & Security Cloud Architect

Company Description Smarsh is the leader in communications compliance, archiving, and analytics. We provide compliance across the broadest set of communications channels with insights on what’s being captured. Smarsh customers manage over 500 million daily conversations across 80 channels and growing. Customers include the top 10 U.S., top 8 European, top 5 Canadian, and top 3 Asian banks. The Smarsh advantage is customers stay ahead of compliance and uncover patterns and relationships hidden within their data. At Smarsh , we’ve been helping our customers manage new forms of communication since 1998. We work closely with regulators including the SEC, FINRA, IIROC, and the PRA and FCA, and with our customers, to ensure that they understand the capabilities of today’s technology and that our platform meets their most stringent requirements. Our products include Connected Capture, Connected Archive, Web Archive & Business Solutions. About the Role 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 a deep understanding of AWS networking and security services and a proven track record in designing and implementing cloud networks and security infrastructures. What you’ll be doing

• 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 acumen, 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. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture and Design

• 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.

Security Architecture and Design

• 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).

Cloud Networking

• Design and implement secure network connectivity between cloud environments, on-premises data centres, and remote offices.
• Leverage cloud-native networking services (e.g., 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.
• Incident Response and Threat Mitigation:
• 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.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in network and security architecture, with at least 8+ years focused on AWS cloud.

Technical Skills:

• You possess 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.
• Your expertise extends to network security protocols such as IPSec and SSL/TLS, and you are proficient in configuring and managing intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Additionally, you have experience with Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technologies and implementing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
• You have a critical understanding of Terraform for managing and provisioning infrastructure, with a strong focus on integrating infrastructure management and change through DevOps processes to enhance automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

Certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable. Leadership and Collaboration :

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse teams across organizational boundaries