Senior Security Engineer- Palo Alto
Role summary
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our client's global security team. This role focuses on architecting, designing, deploying, and maintaining Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager solutions, alongside other enterprise security tools like Broadcom Bluecoat Secure Web Gateway. You will be a key technical resource, driving security initiatives, leading proof of concepts, and integrating cybersecurity efforts across various platforms and teams. The position requires strong technical expertise in cloud security, cybersecurity architecture, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences. This is a remote position with potential hybrid options available locally to Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL.
Senior Security Engineer
Location:
Remote (Hybrid or Remote available; if Hybrid, location must be local to Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support our client's global security infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise in cloud security solutions with strategic security architecture and design. You will serve as a key technical resource, managing enterprise security solutions, collaborating across teams, and driving security initiatives that protect critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Remain available for on-call support for major outage issues related to Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager
- Architect, design, and deploy Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager solutions
- Maintain and optimize Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager infrastructure
- Develop integrations between proxy solutions and other cybersecurity platforms
- Serve as technical liaison between our client and Palo Alto Support
- Design security solutions based on use cases and business requirements
- Lead proof of concepts and technical evaluations of technologies, designs, and solutions with recommendations
- Monitor emerging technologies and threats; proactively assess adoption opportunities
- Support development of cybersecurity requirements, design artifacts, architecture plans, and policies
- Define security development and test efforts; implement security controls across networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware/software components
- Integrate cybersecurity development activities across teams
- Analyze cybersecurity data and test results
- Support design, protection, and management of security services for global infrastructure
- Support Broadcom Bluecoat Secure Web Gateway enterprise proxy solution
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, from non-technical staff to executive-level decision-makers
- Collaborate with IT administrators and executive stakeholders to understand requirements and position solutions accordingly
Required Qualifications
- Highly proficient in architecture, design, and deployment of Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Self-motivated and self-educating mindset
- Experience with enterprise security solutions and cybersecurity architecture
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Broadcom Bluecoat Secure Web Gateway
- Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies
- Experience with proof of concept development and technical evaluations