What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Architect (Palo Alto / Network Security) position at Eliassen Group?
Description:
Onsite in Tustin, CA
The Cybersecurity Architect will provide senior technical leadership to design and implement enterprise security architecture for the organization. The role focuses on Palo Alto Networks platforms, VPN, wireless security, DNS security, SIEM, incident response, and regulatory alignment with CJIS. The architect will define standards, guide policy enforcement aligned to Zero Trust, and lead incident response while collaborating with stakeholders to safeguard systems and data.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $90.00 to $95.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Experience Requirements:
Education Requirements:
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Onsite in Tustin, CA
The Cybersecurity Architect will provide senior technical leadership to design and implement enterprise security architecture for the organization. The role focuses on Palo Alto Networks platforms, VPN, wireless security, DNS security, SIEM, incident response, and regulatory alignment with CJIS. The architect will define standards, guide policy enforcement aligned to Zero Trust, and lead incident response while collaborating with stakeholders to safeguard systems and data.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $90.00 to $95.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, and security services including WildFire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, and Anti-Virus.
- Develop and enforce enterprise security policies, firewall rule sets, and network segmentation aligned with Zero Trust principles.
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert for Palo Alto security engineering, configuration, and advanced troubleshooting.
- Architect and optimize secure remote access solutions using GlobalProtect or equivalent enterprise VPN technologies with MFA and least-privilege access.
- Design and enforce security standards for corporate and guest wireless, including segmentation, secure authentication, and modern encryption.
- Design and implement secure DNS architectures utilizing DNSSEC and/or private DNS services.
- Lead SIEM architecture design, implementation, and tuning; integrate security logs and develop correlation rules, alerts, dashboards, and reports.
- Develop, maintain, and test incident response plans and playbooks; act as technical lead through all phases of incident response.
- Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and recommend improvements.
- Ensure architectures, policies, and operations meet CJIS and applicable regulatory requirements; maintain standards, baselines, and reference architectures.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify control gaps and define remediation strategies.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience providing expert technical leadership to a SOC or similar cybersecurity organization.
- Deep knowledge of Palo Alto Networks architecture, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and related security technologies.
- Strong experience in network security architecture, design, deployment, and maintenance.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and support end users.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and overnight hours.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 7 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 5 years, or PhD with 4 years.
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware), or similar certifications are preferred
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Salary : $90 - $95