Transcend IT Solutions
Transcend IT Solutions

Senior Network Security Architect

San Jose, CA, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract W2
12 Months
Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Palo Alto NGFW
  • Panorama
  • Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
  • Palo Alto Logging Service
  • SSL Decryption
  • Threat Prevention
  • WildFire
  • DNS Security
  • URL Filtering
  • NAT
  • Security Policies
  • Site-to-Site VPN
  • IPSec VPN
  • Zscaler ZIA
  • Zscaler ZPA
  • Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC)
  • Zero Trust
  • SASE
  • SSE
  • Cloud Firewall
  • SSL Inspection
  • Application Segmentation
  • Identity-Based Access Control
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • VLAN
  • Network Segmentation
  • Routing & Switching
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • MPLS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS
  • Cloud Security
  • VM-Series
  • SIEM
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • PCNSE
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CCSP
  • Network Security Architecture
  • Security Operations
  • Threat Hunting
  • Incident Response
  • NIST
  • CIS
  • ISO 27001

Summary

Position Tittle: Senior Network Security Architect
Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA- Try to look for PST Resumes
Duration: Long Term
 
Job Details:

Palo Alto Security Administration

Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) across enterprise environments.
Manage and troubleshoot:
  • Security policies
  • NAT
  • VPNs
  • Routing
  • App-ID / User-ID
  • SSL Decryption
  • URL Filtering
  • DNS Security
  • WildFire
  • Threat Prevention
Perform firewall upgrades, migrations, hardware refreshes, and HA deployments.
Conduct rule reviews, policy optimization, and security audits.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for security incidents.

Panorama & Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)

Manage large-scale firewall environments using Panorama and SCM.
Develop centralized policy management and governance standards.
Manage device onboarding, logging, policy consistency, and visibility.
Utilize SCM policy analyzer and posture management features.
Support security compliance and posture improvement initiatives.

Zscaler Administration

Design, deploy, and administer Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions.
Configure and manage:
  • Application Segments
  • App Connectors
  • Service Edges
  • Access Policies
  • Browser Access
  • Security Policies
  • SSL Inspection
  • Cloud Firewall
  • Data Protection Controls
Support Zero Trust initiatives.
Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, and application access issues.
Lead migrations from traditional VPN solutions to ZPA.

Security Operations & Cloud Integration

Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Perform threat hunting and security investigations.
Collaborate with SOC, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
Support compliance frameworks including:
  • NIST
  • CIS
  • ISO 27001
Secure Azure and AWS environments using Palo Alto and cloud-native controls.
Deploy and support Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls.
Integrate security platforms with SIEM and ticketing tools.
Automate security operations using APIs, Python, PowerShell, or Terraform.

Required Qualifications

Experience

12+ years of Network Security / Security Engineering experience.
10+ years of hands-on Palo Alto Networks firewall experience.
10+ years managing Panorama environments.
Hands-on experience with Strata Cloud Manager (SCM).
4+ years supporting Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale security operations.

Core Technical Skills

Palo Alto Technologies

Palo Alto NGFW Administration
Panorama Management
Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
Palo Alto Logging Service
SSL Decryption
Threat Prevention
WildFire
DNS Security
URL Filtering
NAT & Security Policy Management
Site-to-Site VPN & IPSec VPN

Zscaler Technologies

ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access)
ZPA (Zscaler Private Access)
Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC)
Zero Trust Architecture
Cloud Firewall
SSL Inspection
Application Segmentation
Identity-Based Access Control

Networking

TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VLANs
Network Segmentation
Routing & Switching
BGP
OSPF
MPLS
IPSec

Cloud & Automation

Microsoft Azure
AWS
Cloud Security Architecture
SASE / SSE Platforms
Python
PowerShell
Terraform

Preferred Qualifications

PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer)
Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager Certification
Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA)
Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCCA / ZCCA-IA)
CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
Experience with Terraform and/or Ansible
Scripting and automation experience

Key Competencies

Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience leading security projects and major incident response efforts.
Deep understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and enterprise security architecture.
Ability to work independently in a large enterprise environment.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting security best practices.
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  • Dice Id: 91140092
  • Position Id: TISS9950
  • Posted 9 hours ago

Company Info

About Transcend IT Solutions

Our business model has scaled to successful heights on account of the long-lasting and loyal relationship with our clients, partners and candidates who have been pillar foundation of why Transcend IT Solutions is a market leader.

Our team has an outstanding track record of success in project staffing, project development and management, and consulting services. With firsthand experience in these areas, we have a sound understanding of our client’s needs.

Transcend IT Solutions provides assistance with staffing for all Information Technology roles. Providing the best-fit person of the highest caliber is our recruiting team’s goal. Our success is based on longevity of client-candidate relationships. Whether it is an individual team member or an entire team, Transcend IT Solutions will assist you with your staffing needs.

Our consulting services cover all aspects of Information Technology. Our expert consultants provide expertise in the areas of project management, requirement gathering and management, analysis and design, construction, quality control and assurance, and system deployment. As well as being individual contributors, our consultants also provide mentoring, process improvement expertise, and reviews and audits of existing projects.

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