Job Openings Senior Network Security Architect Palo Alto

About the job Senior Network Security Architect Palo Alto

Elite Placement Services has an immediate full-time position available with one of our clients. Come work for one of the fastest growing professional services organizations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep Palo Alto Networks expertise to join their high-performing delivery engineering team.

In this hands-on role, you will design, implement, and support advanced network and security solutions for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate has strong networking fundamentals, extensive experience across the Palo Alto portfolio, and thrives in dynamic, client-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end implementation and support of enterprise network and security solutions.

  • Deploy and configure Palo Alto Networks technologies, including:

    • Strata Cloud Manager (Panorama / centralized management)

    • ION (SD-WAN)

    • Prisma Access (secure remote access)

    • Prisma Cloud (cloud security posture management)

  • Design and deploy secure, scalable network architectures spanning data center, campus, and cloud environments.

  • Integrate Palo Alto solutions with routing, switching, and security frameworks across Cisco, Juniper, or similar platforms.

  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and clients to ensure successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and escalation support.

  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including build guides, runbooks, and topology diagrams.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies in network security, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity.

  • Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and team development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Security Delivery Engineer in enterprise environments.

  • Extensive, hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies across multiple products (Strata, ION, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud).

  • Strong understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, VRFs, QoS).

  • Experience designing and implementing firewall, VPN, and security segmentation solutions.

  • Proficiency with CLI-based configuration and troubleshooting.

  • Excellent documentation, presentation, and communication skills.

  • Must be based in the United States and within 90 minutes of New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE, PCCSE, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

  • Experience with Cisco or Juniper networking platforms.

  • Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible) a plus.

  • Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Some of the Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Incentive compensation plans for all employees
  • Zero-cost employer-covered health insurance
  • Company-funded 401k contributions
  • Paid Parental Leave