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Flint UK Technology Services

IP Network Security Architect

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Reading, United kingdom

Freelance

15-10-2025

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Communication Network Security Firewalls Stakeholder Management Problem-solving Architecture Network Architecture Security Architecture

Job Specifications

Job Title: IP Network Security Architect
We are seeking an experienced IP Network Security Architect to support TSA-aligned IP architecture and security design. The role involves end-to-end network design, security segmentation, private cloud integration, and producing detailed architectural documentation to ensure alignment with TSA standards and controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop Low-Level Designs (LLDs), flow diagrams, routing tables, segmentation plans, and Firewall inputs for secure network implementation.
Deliver TSA IP Security Architecture Blueprints covering control, data, and management planes across core, RAN, private cloud, and edge domains.
Design Network Segmentation Models including trust zones, inter-zone policies, and enforcement mechanisms (Firewalls, VRFs, route leaking, ACLs).
Create Architectural Interrelation Maps documenting dependencies between PAM/PAW systems, network sensors, scanning platforms, and segmented IP fabrics.
Design Private Cloud Integration for CNF/VNF workloads, ensuring secure segmentation, traffic visibility, and service mesh/Firewall edge alignment.
Develop a TSA Control Mapping Matrix (IP Layer) mapping IP network architecture to TSA CoP sections with evidence and assurance artifacts.
Provide guidance and support for network security implementations and operational handover.
Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in IP network architecture and security design.
Strong understanding of network segmentation, Firewalls, VRFs, ACLs, and trust zones.
Experience with private cloud integration and CNF/VNF workloads.
Ability to produce comprehensive LLDs, routing tables, flow diagrams, and architectural documentation.
Familiarity with TSA CoP controls and compliance mapping is highly desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent preferred.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

About the Company

Flint Technology Services is where innovation meets ownership in the world of communications, bringing together the experience and resources that bring your projects to life. We specialise in sustainable flexible, scalable professional services talent that delivers high-quality business-critical outcomes to businesses in the IT and Telecoms sectors, Enterprise and Government including: - Business Transformation - Project Delivery - Managed Services - Staff Augmentation In February 2023, Flint Technology Services became an... Know more