Network Security Architect

Methods is seeking a Network Security Architect to support a major security uplift programme focused on improving network segmentation, boundary controls, and device trust across critical systems.

Requirements

• Strong background in network security / infrastructure security
• Experience contributing to or owning architecture and design decisions
• Deep understanding of network segmentation, zoning, and boundary controls
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)
• Experience with device trust, Conditional Access, or identity-integrated security
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation and diagrams
• Strong networking fundamentals (routing, switching, protocols)

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme