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Description:On-site in Orange, CA Our client seeks a Cybersecurity Architect to support the Orange County Sheriff's Department. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise security architecture, safeguarding assets, systems, and data against cyber threats with a focus on Palo Alto Networks, VPN, wireless security, DNS security, SIEM, incident response, and CJIS compliance. The position is 100% on-site in Santa Ana, CA with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security controls and standards.

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: $85.00 to $90.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, and related services including WildFire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, and Anti-Virus. * Develop and enforce security policies, rule sets, and network segmentation aligned to Zero Trust principles.

* Serve as top-tier subject matter expert for Palo Alto security engineering, configuration, and troubleshooting. * Architect and optimize secure remote access using solutions such as Palo Alto GlobalProtect with least privilege and MFA. * Develop and enforce secure policies for corporate and guest wireless, including segmentation, authentication, and encryption.

* Design and implement secure DNS architecture using DNSSEC or private DNS services. * Lead design and tuning of the enterprise SIEM, including device log integration, correlation rules, alerts, dashboards, and reporting. * Develop, maintain, and test the Incident Response Plan and playbooks.

Lead response lifecycle and conduct post-incident reviews. * Ensure adherence to CJIS and other mandates. Create and maintain security standards, baselines, and reference architectures.

* Conduct regular security assessments to identify control deficiencies and define remediation strategies. Experience Requirements: * Professional leadership experience supporting a SOC or similar cybersecurity service organization. * Strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks architecture and technologies including firewalls and intrusion prevention.

* Experience in network security design, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. * Experience providing user support and clear technical communication. * Project management capability and ability to manage multiple projects.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadlines with flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and overnight as needed. * Experience identifying security risks, developing mitigation plans, and implementing security tools and services. * Experience developing and interpreting security policies and participating in compliance efforts.

* Experience with training and security awareness content development. * Experience evaluating and recommending security products and technologies. * Detailed knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.

* Experience with vulnerability testing and auditing at infrastructure or application level. Education Requirements: * BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 7+ years of relevant experience, or * MS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or * PhD in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 4+ years of industry experience. * Required certification: CISSP or GREM or similar.

Other relevant certifications such as GCIH or CEH are beneficial.