Network Security Architect

Job#: 3023751

Job Description:

(40% Remote / Multi Locations) - Palo Alto Network Security Architect -

** $190,000 - $235,000**

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for an (40% Remote) Palo Alto Network Security Architect that can sit at any of the following locations: Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; or Wayne, PA !! This will be an Est. "11+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Commercial Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

*** HOW TO APPLY *** Email a Resume to:

- Job Title: Palo Alto Network Security Architect

- Location: Multi Locations Available / ** Tues, Weds, Thurs are On-Site **

- Contract Layout: Est. "11+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire"

- Contract Rate: $90.00 - $115.00 / Hourly on W2

- Starting Salary If Converted to Perm Hire: $190,000 - $235,000 + Full Benefits & PTO

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

• Eligible to Work on W2 without sponsorship
• 8+ Years of Network, Cyber, Security, etc. Experience
• Engineer/Architect Level Palo Alto Experience

Job Description

Executes the vision, future direction, and initiative roadmap for strategic infrastructure technology programs, with a focus on network security architectures, including Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms. Defines reference architectures that enable secure, scalable, and compliant enterprise infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities (Additions)

Defines enterprise and data center network security architectures leveraging next-generation firewall (NGFW) platforms.

Provides architectural leadership for Palo Alto firewall deployments, including policy design, segmentation strategies, and traffic inspection models.

Establishes standards for north-south and east-west traffic security, including integration with data center, campus, and cloud environments.

Ensures firewall architectures align with zero trust principles, regulatory requirements, and enterprise security standards.

Partners with security operations teams to ensure architectures support operational visibility, threat prevention, and lifecycle management.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.