Senior Firewall Architect & Security Lead

TalentOla; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOla is seeking a Palo Alto Firewall Lead Engineer to act as the technical lead for firewall operations, major incidents, security architecture reviews, and strategic initiatives while guiding the operations teams.

The role requires evaluating security designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and implementing robust protections across enterprise networks, with emphasis on best practices and threat response.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cyber security architectures
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, SANS, CIS)
• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of firewall technologies and network security controls

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise cyber security strategy and architecture
• Evaluate security requirements by analyzing business strategies and performing vulnerability and risk analyses
• Identify security threats and design architecture elements to mitigate them
• Identify and communicate security gaps and recommend enhancements
• Provide best-fit security solutions across layers: API, endpoints, data, and compliance
• Lead security assessments against NIST/SANS/CIS frameworks and guide deployment
• Support deployment, configuration, and administration of security technologies
• Coordinate with ITIL-like processes (incident, change, configuration, problem) in security operations
• Assist with disaster recovery planning in case of breaches or intrusions
• Develop and respond to client RFPs with design assurance
• Coordinate stakeholder audits and information security risk management
• Deliver security outcomes through timely response and guidance

Job description

TalentOla is seeking a Palo Alto Firewall Lead Engineer to act as the technical lead for firewall operations, major incidents, security architecture reviews, and strategic initiatives while guiding the operations teams.

The role requires evaluating security designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and implementing robust protections across enterprise networks, with emphasis on best practices and threat response.