Network Security Specialist

Programmers.io; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a Sr Palo Alto Security Expert / Lead in Houston, TX to design, implement, and oversee secure network architectures. You will lead a team of security professionals, enforce global security standards, and drive remediation of risk across IT.

The role requires expert knowledge of Palo Alto and Prisma Access, strong communication, and the ability to work with stakeholders to improve security posture globally.

Qualifications

• Expert level Palo Alto Firewalls & Prisma Access design, operations and security.
• Expert in network security standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, threats, and risks.
• Experience with network access control concepts and methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience in network security operations and design.
• Security mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, etc.) and technology certs (PCNSA, PCNSE) are a plus.
• Ability to work in a team with limited direction and guidance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for designing, maintaining, and optimizing global network security systems.
• Create and enforce global network security standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Implement secure network architectures and solutions.
• Perform technology and operational risk assessments, identifying control gaps and risky configurations.
• Work with stakeholders to drive remediation of security issues.
• Promote security awareness and advise on secure operational practices across IT and the organization.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for a team of network security professionals.

Skills

Palo Alto

Prisma Access

Security design

Network security standards

Networking protocols

NAC concepts

5+ years experience

Security certifications

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Job Title: Sr Palo Alto Security Expert / Lead

Location: Houston TX / Texas

Basic Purpose:

Provide expert level technical support for designing, maintaining, and optimizing global network security systems. Create and enforce global network security standards, guidelines, and procedures. Implement secure network architectures and solutions. Perform technology and operational risk assessments, identifying control gaps and risky or problematic configurations. Work with stakeholders to drive remediation of security issues. Promote security awareness and advise on secure operational practices across IT and the organization. Provide technical and operational leadership for a team of network security professionals.

Experience/Skills:

• Must have proficiencies:
• Expert - Palo Alto Firewalls & Prisma Access security, operations & design
• Expert - Network security standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Expert - Understanding of networking protocols, threats, and risks
• Experience and proficiency with network access control concepts & methodologies
• 5+ years experience in network security operations and design
• Nice to have proficiencies:
• Forescout network access control
• Secure routing & switching
• Must possess a security mindset, well versed in security principles and best practices
• Must possess efficient and effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Professional security certifications are a plus (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, etc.)
• Technology certifications are also a plus (PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.)
• Ability to work within a team and with limited direction and guidance
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting and time management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing