Senior Security Architect - Palo Alto Networks

February 14

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Sayers is best known for its ability to solve business challenges with IT solutions. We have become a leader across a variety of areas, including cloud, storage, virtualization, security and mobility and networking, providing clients with expertise and insight unmatched by its peers in the industry.

Professional Services • Servers & Storage • Virtualization • Security & Mobility • Networking

51 - 200 employees

📋 Description

• The Senior Security Architect (Palo Alto Networks) will work collaboratively across multiple IT functions, employees, and vendors to ensure that IT operations for cloud and on-premises global security infrastructure is properly architected, secure, reliable, optimized and scalable. • Planning and implementing programs to enable global cybersecurity technology to operate effectively and scale reliably. • Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Engineer with experience in Architecture, Design, Implementation, Optimization, and Administration of Network, Endpoint and Cloud Security systems (Palo Alto Networks - Primary, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco, Symantec, others) • Provide Engineering and Operational support for Network Security Products and Services with a focus on major Firewall related projects (new deployments, hardware refresh/upgrades, migrations, feature implementation, and other duties relating to manufacturer technology) • Security policy administration on various products • Project management and organizational skills to assess various solution technical and non-technical deficiencies and provide detailed and documented recommendations for remediation • Recognize, identify and prioritize cybersecurity opportunities in accordance with customer business requirements, organizational policies and operational impact • Passion for technology and innovation with a thirst for knowledge and solving challenges • Other projects or duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years working experience, proficiency and advanced knowledge on Firewall platforms (Palo Alto Networks) with next-generation features such as Application-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, Remote Access, Central Management, and more • PCNSE (current or ability to acquire) • Experience with Firewall Management Solutions a plus (Tufin, Firemon, Algosec, Skybox) • Strong understanding and experience in Switching, Routing (Dynamic and Static), NATing, VPN’s, Content Filtering, SSL Interception/Decryption, PKI, IDS/IPS, NAC, and AAA • Experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSphere, and NSX • Cloud (PaaS, IaaS) experience a plus with Azure, AWS, and Google • Proficiency of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, Packet tracing, analysis using Wireshark and TCPDUMP, and general troubleshooting skills • Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Experience with scripting in PowerShell, Python, PERL and/or Shell • This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test, in addition to client screening as required