Senior Network Security Architect

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$196,000–$310,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $253k
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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Network Security Architect

Senior Network Security Architect joins the Enterprise Network Architecture team to design and implement robust network protection frameworks. This role involves building firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and identity-driven access controls while transitioning flat networks toward explicit east-west segmentation and Zero Trust models. The architect will manage multi-tenant environments, ensuring isolation for autonomous AI workloads and integrating security products into production at scale. Key responsibilities include conducting security audits, creating technical documentation, and developing automation tools using Python, Ruby, or Go. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of networking protocols, encryption services, NIST CSF, CIS controls, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks. The role addresses complex challenges in securing agentic AI workloads and multi-tenant environments by defining trust-domain boundaries and moving beyond theoretical designs to drive practical, organization-wide adoption of security standards across infrastructure and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

What you'll do

  • Build and implement network protection frameworks including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.
  • Implement identity-driven access controls and Zero Trust policies based on user posture rather than IP placement.
  • Scale internal security products from pilot stages into production use across the entire organization.
  • Design network-level isolation for autonomous AI workloads and multi-tenant environments using segmentation models.
  • Transition flat office and lab networks toward explicit east-west segmentation and service-catalog-based access.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new security technologies to enhance the overall network posture.
  • Conduct security audits and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure.
  • Create technical documentation including security policies, roadmaps, and multi-functional feasibility reviews.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience building, managing, and supporting large-scale hybrid networks based on security foundations.
  • Experience developing automation technology using Python, Ruby, Go, or other infrastructure automation languages.
  • Advanced knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS controls, or MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols, encryption services, and their role in enhancing network security posture.
  • Experience evaluating and testing new vendor platforms and in-house network initiatives for security issues.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their respective security practices.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with identity/IAM and product security teams to establish organization-wide standards.

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