Network security administrator Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer with strong experience with Palo Alto to help mature and optimize our global network security environment with a focus on Zero Trust architecture alignment to NIST cybersecurity frameworks and proactive risk reduction. This role is critical to ensuring that our firewall infrastructure and security posture evolve in step with business priorities regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

This hybrid role will be located in Tempe Arizona.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in managing and refining Palo Alto Networks solutions across complex hybrid enterprise environments. Beyond deployment this position requires a strategic mindsetsomeone who can evaluate current controls identify gaps drive standardization and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties This role will be focused on these key functions :

Serve as the subject matter expert for Palo Alto Networks firewalls Panorama and Prisma Access ensuring ongoing performance scalability and consistency

Drive maturity of network security architecture focusing on Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) and alignment to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and 800-207 guidelines

Lead ongoing optimization of firewall policies rulebase hygiene and configuration standards across environments

Define and enforce enterprise-wide security policy frameworks including tagging standards object naming conventions and access control methodologies

Refine and maintain authentication profile integrations (e.g. LDAP SAML RADIUS MFA) to support granular identity-based security models

Collaborate with stakeholders to align firewall controls and network segmentation to business risks and priorities

Conduct periodic assessments and gap analyses to measure posture against best practices compliance requirements and internal audit standards

Participate in cross-functional projects to ensure network security is embedded in infrastructure lifecycle processes (e.g. change management architecture reviews)

Maintain documentation reference architectures and runbooks to support knowledge transfer audit readiness and operational excellence

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and collaborate with broader InfoSec cloud and infrastructure teams

Support security incident response by providing firewall data analysis and rule adjustments as needed

Qualifications : What youll bring :

58 years of experience managing enterprise firewall environments ideally in regulated or highly available environment

Expertise with Palo Alto Networks solutions (PA Series firewalls Panorama Prisma Access)

Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles and ability to apply them in real-world enterprise environments

Strong grasp of NIST CSF 800-207 and other industry-aligned security architecture and control frameworks

Experience developing and managing firewall policy baselines segmentation strategies and governance documentation

Proficiency in managing authentication profiles and integrating identity platforms (e.g. Okta Azure AD) with network controls

Experience in hybrid cloud and IaaS environments (e.g. AWS Azure) and their impact on network security architecture

Certifications :

PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) Strongly Preferred

CCNP Security CCNP Enterprise or CCIE Preferred

Security certifications such as CISSP Security or GIAC Strongly Preferred

Preferred :

Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies (routing / switching ISE) is preferred

Leading security hardening or firewall optimization initiatives

Developing internal standards aligned to Zero Trust maturity models

Automation and scripting experience (e.g. Ansible Python Terraform) is a plus

Exposure to SD-WAN or SASE frameworks

Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or related field.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Achieve well-being with :

• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical dental and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program physical and mental health wellness programs
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Network security,Protocols,ASA,Tcp / IP,Routers,Windows,Access Control,Information Security,Infrastructure,Linux,IOS,Servers,Troubleshoot,Intrusion Detection,Siem

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1