Lead Network Security Architect
Core
Technical authority for secure design, engineering, and evolution of enterprise IT network infrastructure supporting defense and intelligence missions.
Role type
Principal Network Security Architect (Lead)
Builds
Resilient, high-performance network transport across multiple sites; perimeter and boundary defenses using Palo Alto NGFWs.
Domain
Defense/Intelligence / Network Security Architecture
Required skills
Cisco routing and switching (Nexus, Catalyst, ISR/ASR), Palo Alto NGFWs (Panorama, App-ID, User-ID), RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, HLD/LLD creation, Visio, network BOMs, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, configuration control.
Preferred skills
SDN (Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN), Palo Alto PCNSE/PCNSC, F5 BIG-IP.
Technologies
Cisco, Palo Alto, Visio, Excel, Windows
Responsibilities
Architect resilient network transport across multiple sites; Design and govern perimeter defenses using Palo Alto NGFWs; Lead security engineering through RMF assessment and authorization; Define standards, blueprints, and TTPs for secure network integration; Mentor network security engineers and provide escalation support; Lead architecture reviews and security posture briefings; Assess vulnerabilities and model threats to develop mitigations; Establish baseline configurations and configuration-control templates.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership
