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Senior Network Security Architect

Transcend IT SolutionsSan Jose, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Elevate your career by architecting and implementing cutting-edge network security solutions for a reputable firm, driving significant impact within their enterprise environments. You'll thrive if you possess deep expertise in Palo Alto and Zscaler technologies and are eager to lead complex projects while continuously developing your skills. Apply today to join a dynamic team and make your mark in the technology sector.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
San Jose, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AWSTCP/IPAnsibleAzureDNSPowerShellPythonStakeholder ManagementTerraformZero Trust

Job Description

Position Tittle: Senior Network Security Architect
Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA- looking for PST Resumes
Duration: Long Term
 
Job Details:

Palo Alto Security Administration

Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) across enterprise environments.
Manage and troubleshoot:
  • Security policies
  • NAT
  • VPNs
  • Routing
  • App-ID / User-ID
  • SSL Decryption
  • URL Filtering
  • DNS Security
  • WildFire
  • Threat Prevention
Perform firewall upgrades, migrations, hardware refreshes, and HA deployments.
Conduct rule reviews, policy optimization, and security audits.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for security incidents.

Panorama & Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)

Manage large-scale firewall environments using Panorama and SCM.
Develop centralized policy management and governance standards.
Manage device onboarding, logging, policy consistency, and visibility.
Utilize SCM policy analyzer and posture management features.
Support security compliance and posture improvement initiatives.

Zscaler Administration

Design, deploy, and administer Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions.
Configure and manage:
  • Application Segments
  • App Connectors
  • Service Edges
  • Access Policies
  • Browser Access
  • Security Policies
  • SSL Inspection
  • Cloud Firewall
  • Data Protection Controls
Support Zero Trust initiatives.
Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, and application access issues.
Lead migrations from traditional VPN solutions to ZPA.

Security Operations & Cloud Integration

Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Perform threat hunting and security investigations.
Collaborate with SOC, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams.
Support compliance frameworks including:
  • NIST
  • CIS
  • ISO 27001
Secure Azure and AWS environments using Palo Alto and cloud-native controls.
Deploy and support Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls.
Integrate security platforms with SIEM and ticketing tools.
Automate security operations using APIs, Python, PowerShell, or Terraform.

Required Qualifications

Experience

12+ years of Network Security / Security Engineering experience.
10+ years of hands-on Palo Alto Networks firewall experience.
10+ years managing Panorama environments.
Hands-on experience with Strata Cloud Manager (SCM).
4+ years supporting Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale security operations.

Core Technical Skills

Palo Alto Technologies

Palo Alto NGFW Administration
Panorama Management
Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
Palo Alto Logging Service
SSL Decryption
Threat Prevention
WildFire
DNS Security
URL Filtering
NAT & Security Policy Management
Site-to-Site VPN & IPSec VPN

Zscaler Technologies

ZIA (Zscaler Internet Access)
ZPA (Zscaler Private Access)
Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC)
Zero Trust Architecture
Cloud Firewall
SSL Inspection
Application Segmentation
Identity-Based Access Control

Networking

TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VLANs
Network Segmentation
Routing & Switching
BGP
OSPF
MPLS
IPSec

Cloud & Automation

Microsoft Azure
AWS
Cloud Security Architecture
SASE / SSE Platforms
Python
PowerShell
Terraform

Preferred Qualifications

PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer)
Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager Certification
Zscaler Certified Administrator (ZCCA)
Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCCA / ZCCA-IA)
CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
Experience with Terraform and/or Ansible
Scripting and automation experience

Key Competencies

Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience leading security projects and major incident response efforts.
Deep understanding of Zero Trust, SASE, and enterprise security architecture.
Ability to work independently in a large enterprise environment.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting security best practices.

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