Network Architect required for a IT services business based in Solihull. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience with Palo Alto technologies. We are specifically looking for individuals who have a proven track record of successfully migrating Palo Alto solutions into the Azure environment.The role requires in-depth knowledge of network security, cloud infrastructure, and the ability to design and implement robust network architectures.
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experience in network & Security architecture, design, and implementation.
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Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto high availability design and functionality
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Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto security architecture and capabilities
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Experience of deploying and managing Virtual Palo Alto on Azure/AWS
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Experience integrating SAML and Prisma/Palo Alto Firewalls. administrating firewalls policies, PAN-OS, analyzing firewall security & traffic logs
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Experience working with Active Directory Services including ADFS and SAML/SSO integration with Next Generation Firewalls
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Hands-on experience with security solutions such as Next Generation Firewalls (Fortinet, Check Point, Palo Alto, or Juniper SRX)
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Desired Experience on SD-WAN/Switches/Access Point Hardware
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Understanding of AWS/Azure/GCP architectural principles and key networking services such as AWS (Global Infra, VPC, Route53, Transit GW, Direct Connect * Cloud WAN), Azure (Vnet, Vnet-Peering, vWAN, Express Route, Firewall/Load Balancer) and etc
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Proven experience of LAN/WAN/Security design & implementation experience; completing projects wing2wing from planning>design>implementation.
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Demonstrated excellence in communications, documentation, presentation and customer focus skills.
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Recognized industry Certifications: Required Palo Alto PCNSE, PCCSE
Responsibilities
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Designing and implementing Palo Alto solutions that meet the organization's requirements for security, performance, and availability.
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Collaborating with Customer IT teams, to ensure that the Design solutions meet the organization's network & security requirements.
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Participating in network architecture design and roadmaps that align with the organization's overall IT strategy and goals.
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Continuously assessing, reviewing and refining the Network solutions and architectures to keep up with the changing business needs, technologies and industry standards.
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Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation of Overall Design solutions and architectures and providing training to other IT staff as needed