Senior Network Security Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Firewall Administration
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco Certifications
Cloud Computing
Access Control
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
High-level Design
Computer Networking
Documentation
Good Clinical Practice
Identity Management
ISE
Leadership
Level Design
Microsoft Azure
NAC
Ansible
Aruba
Cisco
Network Security
Palo Alto
Python
Cloud Security
Communication
Google Cloud
Network
Network Design
Scripting
Terraform

Job Details

Overview-

We are seeking an accomplished senior network architect to spearhead the design, planning, and deployment of large-scale data center networks and advanced cloud security solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Palo Alto Prisma, Zscaler, Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, with a proven track record of architecting and implementing complex network infrastructures across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Exceptional skills in creating Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) documentation, along with strong leadership and communication abilities, are critical for driving enterprise-grade network transformations.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Experience: Minimum 12 years of professional experience in network architecture, with at least 7 years focused on large-scale data center planning and deployment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Palo Alto Prisma (Cloud, Access, etc.) for cloud-native security and firewall management.
  • Extensive experience with Zscaler for cloud security, zero-trust access, and secure web gateways.
  • Advanced knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, policy enforcement, and identity management.
  • Strong expertise in Aruba ClearPass for NAC, guest access, and device profiling.
  • Proven experience implementing SASE solutions for secure, scalable cloud connectivity.
  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying networks in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Deep understanding of data center networking (e.g., spine-leaf, VXLAN, BGP, EVPN).
  • Proficiency in creating comprehensive LLD and HLD documentation for network and security architectures.
  • Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (e.g., Python).
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale network and security deployments, including Prisma, Zscaler, Cisco ISE, and ClearPass integrations.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

 

Certifications:

  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Architect (PCNSA/PCNSE).
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP) or equivalent.
  • Cisco CCIE Security or CCNP Security.
  • Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
 
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