Technical Solutions Architect II – Network Security

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, network security, or related roles

• Strong expertise in:

• Network security architecture (NGFW, segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS)

• Zero Trust and SASE frameworks

• EDR/XDR platforms and endpoint security

• Hybrid and multi-cloud security architectures

• Experience designing and integrating multi-vendor security solutions

• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, Zero Trust models)

• Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms and SecOps workflows

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical architectures

• Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences 

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $128,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: 

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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Technical Solutions Architect II - Network Security

Why WWT?

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With nearly 12,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the ATC?

Our Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is like no other testing and research lab. We call it an ecosystem that is front ended by our WWT Platform (Website). It's the place engineers and architects go for exclusive resources, guidance and tools. In the ATC, we provide Labs, Learning Paths, Cyber Range, Proof of Concepts, Lab Hosting Programs, and WWT Research. These offerings are meant for our Customers, Partners, and Internal Employees who need training and education on the latest and greatest solutions across all technology domains.

What will you be doing?

This role resides within the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Solutions Development Security team. The Technical Solutions Architect II – Network Security serves as an architectural authority for modern cybersecurity solutions, responsible for evaluating, designing, and guiding security architectures that support WWT’s integrated lab environments, learning content, and customer engagements. 

This role blends hands-on architecture design, strategic technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure architectural integrity across network security, Zero Trust frameworks, EDR/XDR, NGFW, cloud security, and SecOps (SIEM/SOAR) domains. The architect will partner closely with ATC engineers, domain architects, sales, services, and OEM partners (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Zscaler, CrowdStrike) to deliver scalable, real-world solutions aligned with enterprise security strategies. 

This position is central to Security Architecture Enablement—ensuring security is intentionally designed and integrated across environments, focusing on how technologies connect to form secure, resilient, and scalable platforms across network, endpoint, cloud, and operations. 

Responsibilities: 

Architecture & Design 

• Serve as an architectural authority for network security solutions across ATC initiatives

• Design and validate integrated security architectures spanning:

• Network Security (NGFW, segmentation, IDS/IPS)

• Zero Trust (ZTNA, SASE, identity-aware access)

• EDR/XDR and endpoint protection

• Cloud and hybrid security architectures

• SIEM/SOAR and SecOps integrations

• Define and maintain reference architectures, design standards, and best practices

• Ensure solutions align with Zero Trust principles, scalability, and enterprise security frameworks

• Translate business and operational requirements into secure, end-to-end architectures

ATC Content & Lab Development 

• Lead the design and technical direction of:

• Hands-on labs

• Learning paths

• Cyber Range scenarios

• Ensure technical accuracy, real-world applicability, and architectural integrity of all content

• Integrate multi-vendor solutions into cohesive, scenario-driven lab environments

• Drive innovation in challenge labs, attack/defense scenarios, and simulation-based learning

Technical Leadership & Governance 

• Provide architectural oversight and design reviews across security initiatives

• Mentor engineers and junior architects on architecture, design thinking, and integration patterns

• Establish governance around architecture consistency, integration standards, and reusable designs

• Act as a subject matter expert across network security and Zero Trust domains

Pre-Sales, Solution Ownership & Customer Engagement 

• Support customer engagements including:

• ATC tours and executive briefings

• Solution demonstrations and workshops

• Architecture whiteboarding sessions

• Partner with Sales and Services to align solutions with customer business outcomes

• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers on modern security architecture strategies

• Translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant outcomes

Partner & Ecosystem Collaboration 

• Collaborate with OEM partners (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, CrowdStrike)

• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into ATC offerings

• Align partner capabilities with WWT solution strategies and customer needs

• Contribute to joint solution development and co-innovation efforts