Principal Technical Consultant, Network Security Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Consultant, Network Security Architect (Cybersecurity): Leading the end-to-end architecture of enterprise network and security solutions across data center and cloud environments with an accent on scalability, resilience, and zero-trust principles. Focus on designing complex Cisco and Palo Alto architectures, guiding executive stakeholders, and integrating secure hybrid-cloud connectivity.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $240,000 – $270,000 per year

Company

hirify.global builds platforms for digital business by weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation, analytics, and software delivery to enable enterprise digital transformation.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end architecture of enterprise network and security solutions across data center, campus, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Design scalable architectures leveraging Cisco networking, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Prisma Access, Prisma SASE, and SD-WAN.
• Serve as the primary architectural lead in customer workshops, whiteboard sessions, and executive briefings.
• Architect secure network integrations for Azure and AWS, including VNET/VPC design, Transit Gateways, and hybrid connectivity.
• Provide expert-level guidance during deployment and configuration, mentoring engineering teams to ensure architectural integrity.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security.
• Expert proficiency with Cisco routing/switching and Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, HA, Prisma Access, SD-WAN).
• Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, QoS, and Zero Trust frameworks.
• Solid working knowledge of Azure and AWS networking and security constructs.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for leading executive-level discussions.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• CCNP/CCIE certifications (Routing & Switching, Security, or Data Center).
• Palo Alto PCNSE certification.
• AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid company holidays, time off, and parental/caregiver leave.
• Access to a multi-million-dollar lab and sponsorship for certifications and continued learning.
• Inclusive culture with a focus on diversity through initiatives like Moving Women hirify.global and RISE hirify.global.