Staff Network Security Architect

Company: LinkedIn
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and everyday millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world's workforce in ways no other company can. We are much more than a digital resume we transform lives through innovative products and technology.Creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce is a responsibility we all share. To truly transform the global economy, we must evolve the way we hire and enable our talent to serve people of all backgrounds and experiences. LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.As a Network Security Architect, you will be responsible for driving the defense of our network both on-prem and in the cloud. You will identify solutions to architectural network security problems, proactively identify risks, and communicate technical topics to a wide variety of audiences.Responsibilities:- Provide technical leadership as we design and deploy our secure network architectures.- Be the subject matter expert on current and emerging topics related to network security architecture, design and implementation.- Develop and document network security reference architectures, design patterns, roadmaps, and other architectural artifacts aligned with policies, standards and industry best practices.- Partner with the security engineers to ensure existing and proposed network architectures meet business and security requirements.- Collaborate closely with technology partners across the company to gain consensus and implement changeBasic Qualifications*BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.*5+ years of experience in securing networks, at scale, along with network security techniques and technology (e.g. authentication, DMZs, firewalls, microsegmentation, network ACLs, proxies, zero trust) on-prem and in the cloud.*Experience in network design processes, including understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs.Preferred Qualifications:*7+ years experience in information security and software engineering*Experience with large-scale distributed systems and client-server architecturesYou will Benefit from our Culture:We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levelsEqual Opportunity StatementLinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer as described in our equal opportunity statement here: Please reference and for more information.LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. 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