Principal Network Architect

An employer is looking for a Principal Network Architect in the Greater Seattle area. The Principal Network Architect will play a key role in evolving and modernizing the company's corporate network. Using a zero trust and advanced network segmentation approach this role will focus on designing secure, scalable, efficient network solutions that span a hybrid on-premise and cloud ecosystem. Design principles must span a diverse array of environments and use cases including manufacturing centers, global office locations, a global remote workforce, datacenters, and multiple IaaS providers. This role will also play a critical role in the internal program, providing product feedback to product teams and helping design and implement customer zero implementations of internal products and appliances, centering designs on products and services where applicable. The Network Architect role will ensure that the company's infrastructure adheres to the highest standards of security, reliability, and performance while incorporating advanced network security practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in enterprise network architecture and design, extensive experience with zero trust principles, and a deep understanding of network segmentation using an array of network tools and technologies. They should have a deep knowledge of the network vendor market, understanding capabilities of a wide variety of tools to solve routing, security, and performance issues, as well as providing competitive analysis of the company's product stack. Additionally, the candidate will be proficient in deploying and managing network security tools such as secure web gateways, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions, and other technologies for data loss protection and threat mitigation.

This role will have hands-on aspects including building proof-of-concepts, assisting with reference implementations, and troubleshooting designs during implementation.

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10+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and administration, with a successful track record of designing, implementing, and optimizing network solutions.
Expertise configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls and security technologies, including Prisma Access and GlobalProtect.
Proficiency with especially BIG-IP and Distributed Cloud.
In-depth experience with cloud networking services in AWS and Azure.
Proven experience designing and implementing zero trust network architectures and network segmentation strategies.
Strong knowledge of advanced network security solutions, such as secure web gateways, CASB, and DLP tools.
Expert understanding of network protocols, architectures, and technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, VPN, BGP, DNS, VLANs, IPsec).
Understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) tools and how they apply to diverse, hybrid environments.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible, as well as scripting languages such as Python, to automate networking configurations and policies.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
CISSP, CCNP Security, or related certifications demonstrating network security expertise.
Experience integrating Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with network security policies to implement secure access controls.
Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to integrate network monitoring with overall security incident management.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks, such as NIST, FedRAMP, or CIS benchmarks, and their networking implications.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.