Senior Network Security Architect Palo Alto & Hybrid Cloud

TechHeads; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TechHeads partner is seeking a seasoned Network Security Architect in Ireland to lead the design of secure network solutions across on-premises, cloud and third-party environments. You will own the Palo Alto firewall architecture, develop standards and roadmaps, and guide teams through complex migrations and upgrades.

The role requires 7+ years in network security with strong enterprise experience, deep Azure/on-premises knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network, infrastructure or cybersecurity with strong network security architecture background.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise network security including firewalls, segmentation, VPN, IDS/IPS.
• Hands-on design with Palo Alto firewalls: HA, rulesets, central management.
• Experience designing secure connectivity across Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments.
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust, network segmentation and secure configurations.
• Experience working with Managed Service Providers, suppliers and third-party partners.
• Ability to produce architecture designs, technical documentation and security recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead network and cybersecurity architecture across projects delivering secure and resilient solutions across on-premises, cloud and third-party environments.
• Own the Palo Alto firewall architecture including design standards, segmentation, rulesets, high availability and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and maintain network security architectures, standards and roadmaps (Zero Trust, VPN, remote access, DMZs).
• Produce and review high-level and low-level designs, network diagrams, security designs and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for firewall upgrades, migrations and replacement programmes.
• Collaborate with Azure, infrastructure, network and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure hybrid-cloud connectivity.
• Oversee Managed Service Providers and security suppliers to ensure deliverables meet standards.
• Provide guidance to engineers and support major incidents, vulnerability remediation and security assessments.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Network security

Palo Alto

Azure

Zero Trust

Stakeholder mgmt

Technical leadership

Architecture designs

Job description

TechHeads partner is seeking a seasoned Network Security Architect in Ireland to lead the design of secure network solutions across on-premises, cloud and third-party environments. You will own the Palo Alto firewall architecture, develop standards and roadmaps, and guide teams through complex migrations and upgrades.

The role requires 7+ years in network security with strong enterprise experience, deep Azure/on-premises knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication.