Principal Network Security Architect / Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$154,000–$249,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.

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As a Principal Network Security Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, you will join the Information Technology team as a recognized authority in network security, driving the evolution of enterprise-grade security controls and providing technical leadership. Your daily responsibilities include architecting advanced network security architectures, defining and enforcing enterprise-wide security policies, integrating security into all layers of network design, identifying vulnerabilities, and leading remediation efforts across on-premises and cloud environments. You will leverage Palo Alto Networks products and third-party platforms to enhance network visibility and protection, champion automation using scripting and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform and Ansible, and lead incident response efforts while fostering a security-first culture. This role requires expert-level knowledge in Zero Trust architecture, advanced cloud security models, and extensive experience with firewall technologies, routing protocols, and enterprise-grade hardware from vendors such as Arista and Juniper.

Skills

AWS Azure GCP Terraform Ansible Python Zero Trust architecture CI/CD Palo Alto Networks NGFW Panorama Prisma Access Arista Juniper firewall technologies VPN IDS/IPS NAC microsegmentation routing switching TCP/IP

What you'll do

  • Architect and maintain advanced network security architectures across global infrastructure.
  • Define and enforce enterprise-wide security policies for segmentation and access control.
  • Drive integration of security into all layers of network design and collaborate with teams.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and lead remediation efforts in on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Champion and implement advanced network security automation using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Lead major incident response efforts for network security events, ensuring rapid resolution.
  • Provide technical mentorship to senior engineers and contribute to architectural standards.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and network security engineering.
  • Expert-level understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles and advanced cloud security models.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with security automation and infrastructure-as-code frameworks.
  • Mastery of firewall technologies, VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC, and microsegmentation strategies.
  • Deep expertise in routing, switching, and TCP/IP protocols; significant experience with enterprise-grade network hardware.

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