Network Security Architect in Long Beach, NY

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field. Minimum 8+ years of senior-level experience in cybersecurity consulting, specifically protecting critical IT infrastructure. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating large-scale public sector IT programs and procedures. Must be authorized to do business in the Client. Successful completion of a County-mandated background check.

Network SME Palo Alto / Firewall Specialist Experience Required 6 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network and firewall engineering, with strong exposure to Palo Alto Networks and LAN switching technologies. Core Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of firewall platforms including Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN - covering installation, configuration, and end-to-end troubleshooting of network connectivity issues. Subject Matter Expertise on L2/L

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in IT or a technical security discipline Minimum 4 7 years (Mid) or 8+ years (Senior) of specialized experience in enterprise vulnerability management and scanning Advanced proficiency in industry-standard scanning tools for heterogeneous networks and server environments Experience in "risk-factoring" intelligence into technical findings to provide a prioritized mitigation roadmap

- Must be local and able to work in a hybrid environment. - W2 opportunity only; no sponsorships available. Job Summary: - Document and assess network security architecture and design across all locations and environments. - Manage and configure Firewall Rules to ensure robust network security. - Oversee VPN management for secure remote access. - Audit network device configurations for compliance and security best practices. - Manage Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect web applica