Network Security ArchitectLocation: London (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) Contract Length: 6+ Months Rate: 750 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to join a high-profile organisation based in London on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, implementing, and enhancing secure network infrastructure across both on-premise and cloud environments. You will be responsible for defining network security architecture, driving best practice, and ensuring the resilience, scalability, and security of critical enterprise systems. Required Skills and ExperienceProven experience as a Network Security Architect within large-scale enterprise environments.Strong expertise in:DNS architecture and securityNext-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower or similar)Network segmentation and micro-segmentationSecure remote access and VPN technologiesLoad balancing and traffic managementDDoS protection and network threat mitigationExperience designing and securing both:On-premise network infrastructurePublic cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)Strong understanding of:Zero Trust ArchitectureNetwork Access Control (NAC)IDS/IPS technologiesRouting and switching protocolsSecurity frameworks and regulatory standardsExperience producing High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation (HLDs/LLDs).Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. ..... full job details .....