CyberSecurity Architect

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:
Palo Alto Networks Platform Management:
Design, Implement and maintain Palo Alto Network firewalls (NGFW), Panorama Central Management and related security services (Wildfire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, Anti-Virus, etc.)
Develop and enforce high-level security policies, rule sets and zone segmentation to align with Zero Trust principles across the entire network.
Serve as the top-tier subject matter expert for all Palo-Alto related security engineering, configuration and troubleshooting.
Virtual Private Network technologies:
Architect and optimize secure remote access solutions leveraging solutions such as Palo Alto GlobalProtect or other enterprise VPN technologies ensuring least privilege and MFA requirements are enforced and properly implemented.
Wireless Infrastructure Security:
Develop and enforce security policies for corporate and guest wireless networks, ensuring segmentation, use of secure authentication protocols and encryption methodology.
DNS Security:
Design and implement secure DNS architecture utilizing DNSSEC or private DNS Services.
Security Information and Event Management:
Lead the design and tuning of the enterprise SIEM.
Lead the design and tuning of device log integration into enterprise SIEM.
Develop advanced correlation rules, alerts, dashboards and reporting to identify, prioritize and track security threats and anomalies.
Incident Response:
Develop, maintain and test the OCSD Incident Response Plan and playbooks.
Act as a lead resource during critical security incidents, providing technical expertise to guide the incident response lifecycle (Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned)
Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define immediate and long-term security enhancements.
Regulatory Compliance - Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Ensure all security architectures, policies and operational procedures strictly comply with local, state and federal mandates, specifically the CJIS requirements.
Create and maintain enterprise-wide security standards, security control baselines, and reference architecture to dictate how technology is securely implemented across the organization.
Conduct regular security assessments to identify control deficiencies and define remediation strategies.
Skills
Endpoint Security, Palo Alto Firewall, Endpoint Detection Response, DNS Security, CyberArk, Entra ID, Cisco ISE, Security architecture, Cyber security, Information security
Top Skills Details
Endpoint Security,Palo Alto Firewall,Endpoint Detection Response,DNS Security,CyberArk,Entra ID,Cisco ISE,Security architecture,Cyber security,Information security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum Education/Experience:
BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 7+ years relevant industry experience,
or MS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 5+ years relevant industry experience,
or PhD in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 4+ years industry experience.
Additional Qualifications:
• Professional experience providing expert technical leadership in support of a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar organization that provides cyber security services.
• Strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks architecture and technologies.

Expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and other security products.
• Experience with network security design, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience with troubleshooting security issues.
• Experience with providing support to users.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Project Management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as requested.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnight
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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