
Director of Enterprise Security and Network Architecture at Capgemini. 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: Lead and mentor a team of architects, ensuring architectural integrity and strategic alignment across the following key domains:. . 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.. . 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.. . Company Location: Colombia.