C Responsibilities: Solution Design & Architecture – Design comprehensive technical solutions that meet business requirements, create detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams, evaluate and recommend technology solutions, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective Projects & Implementation – Lead technical aspects of solution implementation projects, coordinate with project teams and stakeholders, oversee solution deployment activities, and ensure successful delivery of architectural designs from concept to production Research & Development – Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, conduct proof-of-concept implementations, research new solutions for business challenges, assess technology viability and ROI, and maintain awareness of competitive landscape and innovation opportunities Network Infrastructure & Security – Design scalable network architectures with focus on performance, reliability, and security integration, architect firewall topologies including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), web application firewalls (WAF), and distributed security frameworks, conduct network fault finding and root cause analysis, design comprehensive network security architectures, zero-trust network architectures, network segmentation strategies, and secure cloud connectivity patterns, assess and recommend security technologies for network infrastructure, and evaluate emerging cybersecurity trends to inform architectural decisions. Business Collaboration – Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language, adapt to industry-specific terminology, work with stakeholders to gather requirements, and present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences Vendor Management & Support – Coordinate with multiple technology vendors to evaluate products and services, manage vendor relationships and negotiate technical specifications, serve as primary technical contact for implementations, and evaluate vendor capabilities for technology partnerships Incident Response & Support – Provide technical expertise during security incidents and network outages, collaborate with security teams to investigate and resolve incidents, participate in post-incident reviews, and develop technical documentation for preventive measures