IT Accel
Job Description
Job Description
Cloud Security Architect
- Worker Type: Employee
- Time Type: Full-time
- Remote Type: Hybrid
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect who will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the security of our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Palo Alto, Guardicore, Azure solutions, along with a deep understanding of network security best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions using Palo Alto, Guardicore, and Native CSP technologies.
- Design, implement, and secure network infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, and private cloud), including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and access controls.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate security measures into existing infrastructure and applications.
- Collaborate with cyber and infrastructure teams, cloud service providers (CSPs), and vendors to develop technical solutions, implementation activities, and support processes.
- Implement security standards and compliance across multi-cloud networks.
- Stay up to date with the latest security trends and technologies and make recommendations for improvements to the network security posture.
- Assist with problem escalation as needed.
- Influence standards and platforms for future application development.
- Mentor team members in cloud networking and security solutions.
- Write and manage technical documentation, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience working as a Network Security Administrator.
- Expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewall administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and policy management.
- In-depth knowledge of networking and security engineering, including designing, building, testing, and debugging problems in large-scale enterprise and public cloud networks. Experience with routing protocols (BGP, IPv6), DNS, firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, cloud-native firewalls), Private Links, CDNs, Application Gateways, F5 load balancers, unified threat management, IPS, etc.
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN).
- Certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA).
- Azure, AWS, or GCP certification.
- Experience with other security tools and technologies, such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions, is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Company Description
IT Accel, Inc. is a New York-based IT placement firm committed to the development of contract and permanent technology professionals.
Our placement services provide top IT executives, IT managers, and technical professionals to some of the world’s most respected corporations.
Company Description
IT Accel, Inc. is a New York-based IT placement firm committed to the development of contract and permanent technology professionals. Our placement services provide top IT executives, IT managers, and technical professionals to some of the world’s most respected corporations.
