Principal Firewall Architect: Palo Alto, Cisco & Cloud

Hyra; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyra seeks a Principal-level Firewall Engineer to lead advanced security design and deployment for enterprise networks in Phoenix and Dallas. The role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls, remote access, and robust routing.

You will own architecture, implement secure connectivity, and guide operations in a high-availability environment. 9+ years of experience and strong collaboration with vendors are essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in firewall engineering and network security.
• Expert in Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms.
• Experience with Azure Firewall design and operations.
• Proficient in Cisco AnyConnect remote access VPN.
• Strong routing skills with BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with site-to-site VPNs and extranet connectivity in large enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize firewall architectures across enterprise networks.
• Lead implementation and rollout of secure remote access and VPN solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex connectivity and performance issues in large environments.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners on firewall integrations.

Skills

Firewall engineering

Enterprise networking

Troubleshooting

Security architecture

High availability

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco ASA / Secure Firewall

Azure Firewall

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

BGP

OSPF

Site-to-site VPN

Extranet connectivity

VPN troubleshooting

Job description

Hyra seeks a Principal-level Firewall Engineer to lead advanced security design and deployment for enterprise networks in Phoenix and Dallas. The role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls, remote access, and robust routing.

You will own architecture, implement secure connectivity, and guide operations in a high-availability environment. 9+ years of experience and strong collaboration with vendors are essential.