At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and migration of a large-scale Palo Alto firewall infrastructure.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team focused on network security.
- Benefits: Competitive PAYE rates, flexible remote work, and a dynamic project environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on network security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in enterprise firewall migrations and strong Palo Alto expertise.
- SC Cleared Firewall Solution Architect (Contract)
- Overview
The customer is seeking an experienced Firewall Solution Architect/Designer to lead the replacement of their existing firewall infrastructure.
The engagement covers the design, planning, and migration strategy for a large-scale Palo Alto environment, with delivery required by end of 2026.
- Duration: 4 Months Initially
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
- PAYE Rates: Competitive
Clearance: SC Clearance is highly desirable.
Key Objectives
- Replace existing firewall infrastructure as part of a network security refresh.
- Develop a comprehensive migration strategy from the current environment.
- Design and plan the future-state Palo Alto security architecture.
- Support datacentre and remote site firewall deployments.
- Ensure all design and implementation activities are completed before product end-of-life deadlines.
- Palo Alto Networks selected as the strategic firewall platform.
- Existing Forcepoint solution approaching end of support and requiring replacement.
- 10 Remote Sites.
- 8 Physical Firewalls.
- Multiple Virtual Systems (VSYS).
Palo Alto technologies in use/planned
- Panorama.
- Advanced Threat Prevention.
- VPN Services.
- Prisma Management Cloud.
No requirement for
- Prisma Access.
- SASE deployment at this stage.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise firewall migrations.
- Strong expertise with Palo Alto Networks solutions.
Deep understanding of
- Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) architecture.
- Deep Packet Inspection (DPI).
- Advanced security features and threat prevention.
- Firewall policy design and optimisation.
- Datacentre networking and security architecture.
- Migration planning and cutover strategies.
- Ability to assess and design solutions without direct hands-on access to existing firewall configurations.
- Experience producing high-level and low-level designs, implementation plans, and migration roadmaps.
Certifications
- Active SC Clearance (highly desirable).
- Palo Alto Networks certifications preferred (PCNSA/PCNSE or equivalent).
- Cisco networking certifications preferred (CCNP or equivalent).
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