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Network Security Architect

Apex Systems, Wayne, PA, United States


(40% Remote / Multi Locations)

- Palo Alto Network Security Architect -

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$190,000 - $235,000

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Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for an (40% Remote) Palo Alto Network Security Architect that can sit at any of the following locations: Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; or Wayne, PA !! This will be an Est. "11+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest Commercial Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

*** HOW TO APPLY ***

Email a Resume to:

[email protected]

-JobTitle:

Palo Alto Network Security Architect

-Location:

Multi Locations Available / ** Tues, Weds, Thurs are On-Site **

-ContractLayout:

Est. "11+ Month Contract to Possible Permanent Hire"

-ContractRate:

$90.00-$115.00/HourlyonW2

- Starting Salary If Converted to Perm Hire:

$190,000 - $235,000 + Full Benefits & PTO

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

Eligible to Work on W2 without sponsorship
8+ Years of Network, Cyber, Security, etc. Experience
Engineer/Architect Level Palo Alto Experience

Job Description

Executes the vision, future direction, and initiative roadmap for strategic infrastructure technology programs, with a focus onnetwork security architectures, includingPalo Alto Networks firewall platforms. Defines reference architectures that enable secure, scalable, and compliant enterprise infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities (Additions)

Defines enterprise and data centernetwork security architecturesleveragingnextgeneration firewall (NGFW)platforms.
Provides architectural leadership forPalo Alto firewalldeployments, including policy design, segmentation strategies, and traffic inspection models.
Establishes standards fornorthsouth and eastwest traffic security, including integration with data center, campus, and cloud environments.
Ensures firewall architectures align withzero trust principles, regulatory requirements, and enterprise security standards.
Partners with security operations teams to ensure architectures supportoperational visibility, threat prevention, and lifecycle management.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.