Uniti Group Inc. ยท 2 months ago
Kinetic Architect Network Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $141K/yr
8+ years expUniti Group Inc. provides high-speed broadband Internet and managed security services. They are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Architect to lead the design and development of their security services portfolio, ensuring solutions are effective and scalable.
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Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and development of new, multi-tenant managed security services, including Managed Firewall, SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Enhance and maintain the architecture of existing security service offerings to improve efficacy, scalability, and efficiency
Create comprehensive documentation including high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and service descriptions
Collaborate with product management and sales teams to define service features, tiers, and technical requirements
Continuously research and analyze emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to identify opportunities for new service offerings
Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) evaluations and competitive bake-offs for new security products and vendors
Develop test plans, success criteria, and detailed reports to support technology adoption decisions
Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on technology investments and product roadmap direction
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Fortinet Security Fabric, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM, FortiPortal, and SD-WAN
Provide Tier-4 expert-level support for complex incidents and design-related issues, acting as the final point of escalation
Mentor and provide technical guidance to security engineering and operations teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence
Establish and champion security architecture best practices and standards across the organization
Qualification
Required
Deep technical expertise in the Fortinet ecosystem
Experience with other leading security vendors (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Zscaler, CrowdStrike)
Hands-on experience designing and implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and ZTNA solutions
Familiarity with public cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) to drive operational efficiency
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Proven experience working within an MSSP, MSP, or similar service provider environment
Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with the Fortinet Security Fabric (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
Strong understanding of core networking principles, including advanced routing (BGP) and switching
In-depth knowledge of security fundamentals, including firewalls, VPN (IPsec/SSL), IDS/IPS, NAC, web filtering, and threat intelligence
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
8+ years professional level experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or 12+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience
Preferred
Fortinet NSE 7 or NSE 8 certification is highly desirable
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar
College degree in Engineering or a related field
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan
Company
Uniti Group Inc.
Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kenny Gunderman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark Wallace
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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