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San Diego, CA, USA
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Network Security Architect / Lead – Palo Alto (Cisco Data, Meraki & DNA)
Location San Diego CA (on site) (Locals Only)
Long Term Contract
12 to 15 Years of experience
Required Skills & Experience
Must‑Have (Primary)
Strong hands‑on and architectural experience with Palo Alto NGFW & Panorama
Deep understanding of network security concepts and enterprise design
Proven experience designing security for large enterprise or government environments
Ability to lead technical discussions and make architecture decisions
Secondary / Supporting Skills
Solid working knowledge of:
Cisco enterprise switching (Data networks)
Cisco Meraki wireless
Cisco DNA Center
Understanding of how network data, wireless, and security architectures integrate
Experience working with cross‑functional infrastructure teams
Preferred / Nice to Have
Exposure to Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
Cloud networking/security experience (AWS / Azure)
Familiarity with Zero Trust, SASE, or Prisma Access
Experience in public sector, city, or regulated environments
Certifications (Preferred)
PCNSE or PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks)
CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise or Security)
CISSP / CISM (strongly preferred for Architect/Lead roles)
Experience Level
10–15+ years overall network & security experience
5+ years in senior engineering, architect, or technical lead roles
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