Network Architect/Firewall Architect (Palo Alto/SC Cleared), £500-600 per day inside IR35
Network Architect/Firewall Architect (Palo Alto/SC Cleared), £500-600 per day inside IR35
4 months initially, Harlow & Remote Working
Bench IT require an experienced Network Firewall Architect/Designer to lead the replacement of their existing Firewall infrastructure. The engagement covers the design, planning, and migration strategy for a large-scale Palo Alto environment, with delivery required by end of 2026. The successful Firewall Architect should have the skills and experience included below. This position will be working 2 days per week in Harlow with the remaining time working remotely.
*Please note, given the timescale to start candidates should already hold Active SC Clearance*
Essential
- Hold Active SC Clearance
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise Firewall migrations.
- Strong expertise with Palo Alto Networks solutions.
- Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) architecture
- Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
- Advanced security features and threat prevention
- Firewall policy design and optimisation
- Datacentre networking and security architecture
- Migration planning and cutover strategies
- Ability to assess and design solutions without direct hands-on access to existing Firewall configurations.
- Experience producing high-level and low-level designs, implementation plans, and migration roadmaps.
- Desirable - Palo Alto Networks certifications preferred (PCNSA/PCNSE or equivalent).
- Desirable - Cisco networking certifications preferred (CCNP or equivalent).
Network Architect/Firewall Architect (Palo Alto/SC Cleared), £500-600 per day inside IR35
4 months initially, Harlow & Remote Working