Network Architect - Palo Alto

Summary: The role of Network Architect - Palo Alto involves hands-on design and implementation of network solutions, focusing on enhancing the network infrastructure. The position requires strong technical skills, particularly with Palo Alto firewalls and Azure networking, and involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure secure and scalable network architecture. This is a 3-month contract based in Kensington, requiring on-site presence 2 to 3 days a week, and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls.
• Work on Azure networking, including Network Virtual Appliances (NVA).
• Support and maintain Aruba and Juniper physical network devices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performance network architecture.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Network Architect.
• Strong hands-on skills with Palo Alto configuration.
• Expertise in Azure networking and NVA deployment.
• Familiarity with Aruba and Juniper hardware.
• Ability to design and document network solutions for complex environments.

Salary (Rate): £700 per day

City: Kensington and Chelsea

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

• Network Architect - Palo Alto
• Kesington - Onsite 2/3 days a week
• 3 month contract
• Inside of IR35
• £650 - £700

We're looking for a hands-on Network Architect with strong design experience to support and enhance our network infrastructure. This role combines technical implementation with architectural design, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

What you'll do:

• Design and implement network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls.
• Work on Azure networking, including Network Virtual Appliances (NVA).
• Support and maintain Aruba and Juniper physical network devices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performance network architecture.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Network Architect.
• Strong hands-on skills with Palo Alto configuration.
• Expertise in Azure networking and NVA deployment.
• Familiarity with Aruba and Juniper hardware.
• Ability to design and document network solutions for complex environments.

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