Providence - Network Architect - Palo Alto Firewall

Note : If shortlisted, you will be invited for initial rounds on 8th November'25 (Saturday) in will you be responsible for?

• Define and own the network security architecture and strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Infrastructure teams for the secure design and deployment of firewalls, VPNs, IDS / IPS, and other network security technologies.
• Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) evaluations for new products and technologies, providing architectural recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with other Cybersecurity Architects and IT Architects to ensure consistent and secure platform / solution designs.
• Identify gaps or deficiencies in network security posture and design pragmatic remediation approaches for adoption by Infra teams.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, standards, and governance documentation for network would your work week look like?
• Design and implement comprehensive network security solutions, guide Infrastructure on execution and configuration.
• Establish policies, procedures, and standards for network security controls, ensuring Infra follows them in all deployments.
• Collaborate with IT and Infra teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into network and cloud systems.
• Review and provide technical input during incident investigations; ensure corrective actions improve long-term standards.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and technologies (e.g., Zero Trust, SASE, AI-driven security) and translate them into enterprise roadmaps.
• Provide expert guidance on strategic improvements and best practices in network and cloud security.
• Ensure security tools and platforms are aligned to enterprise strategy, while Infra teams manage their day-to-day are we looking for ?
• Bachelor s degree in related filed, to include computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 + years of experience in an Information Systems role. 5+ years of relevant IT Security experience.
• Experience In Palo Alto or Z scalar
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS / IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with next-gen network architectures including SD-WAN, Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud-native networking.
• Extensive experience in network security architecture and AI security technologies. (Good to have exp in AI)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security) are a plus.

(ref : hirist.tech)