Hybrid Network Principal & Security Architect

Thales Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking a Network Principal to lead network infrastructure operations in Irvine, CA, on a hybrid schedule. The role involves handling incidents, implementing firewall and VPN configurations, and ensuring secure end‑to‑end architectures.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in network security, Palo Alto expertise, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills to partner with cross‑functional teams. The position offers a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5–8+ years of experience or a Master’s with 4+ years.
• 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto Firewall.
• One entry‑level vendor certification in Network Security (PCNSA/PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP Security, JNCIA-SEC/JNCIS-SEC, etc.) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Handle tickets in ServiceNow and read architecture diagrams.
• Configure firewalls, VPNs, and network filters for enterprise, stores, and cloud networks.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and standards.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to mitigate security risks.

Skills

Palo Alto firewall

Cisco switches

Fortinet firewalls

Cisco Secure Client VPN

Cisco ISE

ITIL

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ServiceNow ITSM

VPN technologies

Job description

Thales Group is seeking a Network Principal to lead network infrastructure operations in Irvine, CA, on a hybrid schedule. The role involves handling incidents, implementing firewall and VPN configurations, and ensuring secure end‑to‑end architectures.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in network security, Palo Alto expertise, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills to partner with cross‑functional teams. The position offers a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits.