Cloud Firewall Architect

We are seeking an experienced *Cloud Firewall Architect* to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade network security solutions across complex *multi-cloud and hybrid environments*. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in *Palo Alto Networks technologies*, next-generation firewalls, cloud traffic inspection architectures, network segmentation, and hybrid connectivity. Required Experience * *5+ years* of experience with *Palo Alto Networks physical firewall appliances*, *VM-Series, Panorama, Device Groups, Templates, Template Stacks,* and *Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)*, or comparable technologies. * *5+ years* of experience with *NGFW *technologies, *IPS, App-ID, User-ID, URL/content filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection*, or comparable technologies. * *3+ years* of experience with cloud network security technologies across *AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI*, including native and third-party cloud security controls, or comparable technologies. * *5+ years* of experience designing and implementing cloud traffic inspection architectures involving *AWS GWLB, AWS TGW, Security VPCs, Azure hub-and-spoke architectures, NVAs, UDRs,* or comparable architectures. * *4+ years* of experience deploying and operating cloud-based firewalls, *Network Virtual Appliances*, and native cloud security controls across *AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.* * *5+ years* of experience implementing and operating hybrid connectivity using dynamic routing, particularly *BGP*, *AWS Transit Gateway, Azure ExpressRoute, *or equivalent private interconnect technologies. * Demonstrated experience with enterprise *firewall migration and modernization *initiatives. * Hands-on experience *developing and optimizing complex firewall security policies*. Required Certification * *Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Required* Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour Application Question(s): * Are you comfortable working on W2? Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downey, CA 90242