Network Security Architect
Palo Alto Networks
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $142,437–$213,046 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $208k versus about $178k for comparable roles.
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Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.
Palo Alto Networks currently has 51 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $159,100–$257,400 across 47 roles with salary data.
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The Network Security Architect joins the Information Technology team to own the architectural blueprint and governance for the global network security footprint. This role involves defining enterprise-wide security policies for segmentation, access control, and traffic inspection across hybrid environments. You will drive security integration into network designs, identify vulnerabilities, and lead remediation efforts for on-prem and cloud infrastructures. Key responsibilities include implementing security automation using scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code best practices. Required technical skills include expertise in Zero Trust architecture, Terraform, Ansible, and firewall technologies like VPN, IDS/IPS, and NAC. You must master routing, switching, and TCP/IP protocols using Arista or Juniper hardware. Additionally, you will secure AI-enabled solutions by addressing data privacy, prompt injection, and model security.
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