Network Security Architect

Network Security Architect / Lead – Palo Alto

Location: Remote

Contract Position

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect / Lead to provide end-to-end ownership of enterprise network security architecture, with Palo Alto Networks as the primary security platform.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on and architectural experience with Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama , along with solid knowledge of Cisco enterprise switching, Cisco Meraki wireless, and Cisco DNA Center

This role will provide technical leadership, architectural governance, and hands-on guidance to network and security engineering teams while collaborating with security, network, cloud, and infrastructure stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Network Security Architecture & Leadership

• Own and lead enterprise network security architecture and design.
• Design and standardize Palo Alto NGFW architectures, including:
• Network segmentation and security zones
• Security and NAT policies
• IPS/IDS and threat prevention
• URL filtering and SSL decryption
• Remote-access and site-to-site VPN
• Lead Palo Alto Panorama architecture and governance, including templates, device groups, and standards.
• Review and approve firewall changes, architecture designs, and security exceptions.
• Provide technical leadership for firewall migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives. xhyhwjd
• Ensure security architecture aligns with industry best practices and frameworks such as NIST and CIS