Key skills
AWSAzureGoogle CloudPresentation SkillsNetwork SecurityZero Trust
About this role
A Fortune Top 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager to work remotely for our client in Vienna, VA. This is a long term contract position.
Overview:
Highly proficient in the architecture, design, and deployment of Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager product.
Maintain Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager solution.
Integration development of the proxy with other cyber security solutions.
Functions as a liaison between the client and Palo Alto Support.
Engage in technical design of solutions based on use cases and business requirements.
Support Broadcom Bluecoat Secure Web Gateway enterprise proxy solution.
Participate in proof of concepts and other technical evaluations of technologies, designs and solutions and provide recommendations.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and threats proactively assess and evaluate the adoption thereof into the organization.
Supporting the development of cybersecurity requirements, design & architecture artifacts, plans and policies.
Supporting defining security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems and hardware and software components.
Understanding and integrating cybersecurity development activities.
Performing analysis on cybersecurity data and test results.
Be part of team that design, protects and manages, security services for companies' global security infrastructure.
Able to demonstrate strong written, oral and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical concepts to all audiences, ranging from non-technical people to executive level technical decision-makers.
Able to listen and collaborate with audiences ranging from IT administrators to executive level stakeholders to understand their requirements and position our tools to fulfill those requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks products, specifically Strata Cloud Manager.
Strong proficiency in network security architecture, design, and deployment.
Experience with Broadcom Bluecoat Secure Web Gateway or equivalent enterprise proxy solutions.
Demonstrated experience integrating security tools with SIEM, SOAR, or other cybersecurity platforms.
Solid understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and Zero Trust architecture.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid security models.
Experience with on-call/incident response for critical infrastructure outages.