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Senior Network Security Architect

NVIDIA· Engineer, Cyber Security
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Santa Clara, CA$196k - $310.5kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior-level network security architecture role focused on building and guiding security across NVIDIA's enterprise networks, including identity-driven access, zero-trust, multi-tenant isolation, and automation.

Responsibilities

  • Build and implement network protection frameworks, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs and other security technologies.
  • Partner with Enterprise Security to drive network access decisions based on identity and security posture (IAM, NAC/802.1X, Zero Trust).
  • Partner with Product Security to enable security tooling at scale across the organization, moving validated platforms into production.
  • Design network-level isolation for autonomous/agentic AI workloads and multi-tenant environments, defining trust-domain boundaries and segmentation models.
  • Lead efforts to move internal office and lab networks toward east-west segmentation with zero-trust controls while preserving workflows.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend security solutions and technologies to enhance security posture.
  • Conduct security audits and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Create and maintain documentation including policies, diagrams, and feasibility reviews with clear ownership boundaries.
  • Deliver guidelines and standards on security policies and roadmaps (e.g., Zero Trust) and provide domain expertise and support.

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in building, managing and supporting large-scale hybrid networks with a security foundation.
  • Experience developing automation technology with 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 and encryption services and their role in security.
  • Experience evaluating and testing new vendor platforms and in-house network initiatives for security issues.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their security practices and services.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with identity/IAM and product security teams to scale security capabilities into org-wide standards.
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity on emerging problem spaces, including securing AI agent platforms.

Skills

Required:Automation and scriptingNIST CSF / CIS controls / MITRE ATT&CKNetworking protocols and encryptionCloud security (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (including the NVIDIA benefits package)
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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