Director of Enterprise Security and Network Architecture

We are seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Enterprise Security and Network Architecture to define and lead the strategic direction for a broad portfolio of critical technology domains. This executive leadership role is responsible for the design, implementation, and governance of a secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure that includes enterprise networking, global security services, identity and access management, telephony and unified communications, and contact center platforms. Spanning on-premise data centers, multi-cloud environments, and global corporate offices, you will establish comprehensive security frameworks, policies, and standards required to protect our corporate assets and data. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader who can protect the enterprise from evolving cyber threats while delivering a robust technology foundation that enables business innovation and agility. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Architectural Leadership: Develop and own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for the network and security portfolio, ensuring tight alignment with business goals and digital transformation initiatives. Lead the creation, governance, and promotion of architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for all covered services, including Zero Trust (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks. Drive modernization initiatives across the portfolio, guiding the transition from traditional architectures to modern, automated, and cloud-native solutions to enhance security and eliminate legacy technical debt. Champion a culture of innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and providing architectural direction for their adoption to solve complex business problems. Serve as the primary architectural authority for the enterprise across network, telephony, and security domains, providing expert guidance to executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams. Domain-Specific Architectural Oversight Global Network Architecture: Oversee the architecture for all network infrastructure, including SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and data center networking. Global Security Architecture: Define the strategy for enterprise-wide security services, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), IDS/IPS, WAF, CASB, and data loss prevention (DLP). Identity & Access Management (IAM): Lead the architectural vision for all IAM services, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM). Platform Security: Drive the security architecture for underlying infrastructure platforms, including operating systems, virtualization, and container platforms (Kubernetes). Telephony & Contact Center: Direct the architectural strategy for unified communications (UCaaS/VoIP) and contact center (CCaaS) platforms, ensuring they are secure, resilient, and integrated with enterprise systems. Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing team of principal and senior architects, fostering a collaborative environment of technical excellence and strong business acumen. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with C-level executives, business unit leaders, and engineering teams to ensure architectural solutions meet enterprise-wide objectives. Act as a key influencer and communicator, articulating complex architectural concepts and their business value to diverse audiences, from technical experts to non-technical executives. Partner closely with the CISO organization and IT operations to ensure that architectural designs are effectively implemented, monitored, and compliant with regulatory requirements. Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field required Master's degree preferred Experience Minimum of 15 years of experience in information technology, with at least 10 years in an architecture role spanning network, security, or infrastructure Minimum of 5 years in a formal leadership capacity, with proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing senior architects and technical staff Demonstrable experience leading architecture for a complex, large-scale, global enterprise environment Proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise-wide architecture strategies and roadmaps in a hybrid, multi-cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP) Technical Skills Security Architecture: Deep expertise in security frameworks and technologies, including Zero Trust, SASE, NGFW, IDS/IPS, SIEM, WAF, CASB, DLP, and endpoint security Identity & Access Management: Expert knowledge of IAM principles and protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), and experience with IGA, MFA, and PAM solutions Network Architecture: Expert knowledge of modern networking principles and technologies, including SD-WAN, BGP, MPLS, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and data center networking Cloud Security: Expert knowledge of cloud networking and security architecture in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP (e.g., VPCs/VNETs, Security Groups, IAM, Cloud WAFs) Communications Technology: Strong understanding of Unified Communications (UCaaS) and Contact Center (CCaaS) technologies (e.g., Genesys, NICE, Five9) and underlying protocols (VoIP, SIP) Platform Security: Familiarity with securing operating systems, virtualization, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes Frameworks & Compliance: Strong understanding of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and SOC2 Automation: Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and their role in a DevSecOps model Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities Executive Presence: Confident and articulate communicator with the ability to present to and influence senior executives and board-level stakeholders Strategic Vision: Ability to think long-term and create a compelling, business-aligned vision for the future state of the technology landscape Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to lead through influence, build consensus across diverse teams, and foster strong cross-functional partnerships Business Acumen: Strong ability to understand business drivers and translate them into technical requirements and architectural solutions that deliver tangible value Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE, TOGAF (at least one required) Expert-level cloud architecture or security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Expert) highly preferred Experience managing departmental budgets and participating in financial planning Experience leading a group of at least 5 enterprise architects Benefits This position comes with competitive compensation and benefits package: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive benefits package Career development and training opportunities Flexible work arrangements (remote and/or office-based) Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group Private Health Insurance Pension Plan Paid Time Off Training & Development About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group €22.5 billion in revenues in 2023. #J-18808-Ljbffr