Network Security & SASE Architect – Palo Alto Networks Senior Manager
accentureMiami (FL)
Network Security & SASE Architect – Palo Alto Networks Senior Manager
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accentureMiami (FL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
As a Palo Alto Networks-focused Network Security Architect, you will lead and shape high-impact security transformations for enterprise networks. You will translate complex security architectures into business outcomes, guiding C-suite stakeholders and cross-functional teams. You’ll own end-to-end designs, drive modernization programs, and grow Accenture’s PANs network security capability. This role blends deep technical leadership with strategic, revenue-driven initiatives in a global security practice. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability 401(k) plan bonus opportunities paid holidays paid time off
Responsibilities:
Originate, shape and sell PAN-based network security, Zero Trust and SASE transformation programs; drive proposals, estimates and deliveries. Act as trusted advisor to CISOs and CIOs; translate security architecture into business outcomes and risk reduction. Build and expand Accenture’s PAN network security capability through cross-team collaboration and reference architectures. Represent Accenture at industry events and publish viewpoints on NGFW modernization, SASE and Zero Trust. Own end-to-end solution architecture for network security programs, including current/target state, BOM, sizing and licensing across data centers, campuses, branches and cloud. Lead high/low-level design for PAN-OS deployments, including zone/segmentation, App-ID/User-ID/Content-ID policies, decryption and cloud security services. Architect Prisma Access deployments (GlobalProtect, remote networks, ZTNA, DLP, SaaS security) and migrations from legacy platforms. Define management model (Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager) and migrate from Panorama to Strata; optimize policies and adopt AIOps. Lead firewall consolidation and migration across multiple platforms to PANs; plan cutovers and risk mitigation. Design the broader enterprise network (routing, IPsec, SD-WAN, NAT, DNS, load balancing) aligned to Zero Trust principles. Review and approve designs; set standards and best practices. Lead multi-workstream delivery; manage scope, schedule, budget and quality; own escalation and root-cause analysis. Triage complex issues across PAN-OS, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, and cloud/network components; produce client-ready documentation. Prepare runbooks, SLAs, KPIs and handover procedures for managed services; ensure smooth transition to run. Develop reusable assets: templates, automation scripts, migration playbooks, labs and demos; collaborate with cloud, SOC and identity teams.
Key requirements:
Minimum 10 years in enterprise network/security engineering, architecture or consulting with leadership responsibilities; strong knowledge of Zero Trust concepts (ZTNA, SASE) and macro/micro-segmentation. Minimum 5 years hands-on design/deployment/troubleshooting of PAN-OS firewalls and Panorama in large enterprises. Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with Prisma Access. Minimum 1 year hands-on experience with Strata Cloud Manager and migrations to/from Panorama. Minimum 5 years in enterprise network security design including routing (BGP/OSPF), IPsec VPN, NAT, SD-WAN, DNS, high availability. Minimum 5 years as a solution architect/lead on network security transformation programs (firewall migration, SASE, Zero Trust) including HLD/LLD and BOM. Minimum 5 years managing teams of 5+ resources and delivering projects with standard PM principles. Minimum 3 years business development experience: shaping proposals, estimates, and presenting to executives. Travel 75–100% depending on business needs. Executive communication Strategic influencing Mentoring and people development Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Prisma Access Strata Cloud Manager
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