INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for defining, owning and communicating the technology strategy and roadmaps for Network Security across our global enterprise. This role is critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data, while proactively defending against evolving cyber threats.

This role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills combined with technical experience and expertise to ensure that technology strategies support the realisation of organisational goals and remain aligned across IT functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership and communication of the Network Security technology strategy and vision
Defining and maintaining 3-5 year roadmaps for Network Security which support overarching organisational goals
Develop and maintain secure network architecture frameworks aligned with business and security requirements.
Design and oversee implementation of security controls across LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance network security.
Define and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
Collaborate with IT, Security and business stakeholders to align security architecture with enterprise goals.
Lead risk assessments and threat modelling exercises for network infrastructure.
Oversee deployment of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other network security tools.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST).
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.
Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as needed.

PERSONAL PROFILE

A minimum of 5 Years’ experience working in network security, with at least 3 years in an architecture role.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols.
Expertise in security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, proxies, IDS/IPS, NAC, SIEM.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud networks.
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and SASE frameworks.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CCIE Security, AWS/Azure Security).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with automation and scripting
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security.

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