Principal Cybersecurity – Network Security

AT&T

. Develop and maintain enterprise security architectures for Palo Alto Networks technologies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $155,400 - $261,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise security architectures, particularly with Palo Alto Networks technologies, while ensuring compliance with PCI, NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC standards. Capable of leading high-impact cybersecurity projects and mentoring teams to enhance security effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Palo Alto Networks Security PlatformsThreat ModelingSecurity Risk AssessmentsHigh Availability (HA) SolutionsRegulatory Compliance (PCI, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC)

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Security Architecture DevelopmentTechnology Standards DefinitionSecurity Patterns DesignDeployment Standards for FirewallsScalable Policy Frameworks

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Next-Generation FirewallsAdvanced Threat PreventionDNS SecurityWildFireSSL DecryptionURL FilteringPanoramaStrata Cloud Manager

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or CybersecurityRelevant Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

Security AnalyticsOperational EfficiencyArchitectural GuardrailsGovernance StandardsTechnology Roadmaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain enterprise security architectures for Palo Alto Networks technologies
Define target-state architectures, technology standards, security patterns, and design principles
Lead evaluation, proof-of-concept testing, and adoption of emerging security technologies
Drive modernization focused on platform consolidation, automation, and operational efficiency
Establish architectural guardrails, governance standards, and technology roadmaps
Design resilient High Availability (HA) solutions and scalable policy frameworks
Develop deployment standards and best practices for large-scale firewall environments
Guide migration strategies from legacy security technologies to Palo Alto platforms
Define baseline security controls and enforcement models
Support PCI, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, and regulatory requirements
Perform threat modeling and security risk assessments
Establish metrics and KPIs demonstrating security effectiveness and risk reduction
Partner with engineering, operations, cloud, compliance, application, and executive stakeholders
Lead critical, high-impact cybersecurity projects and influence executive decisions
Mentor others and assist with challenging issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
7+ years of related experience
Certification is required in some areas
Expertise in Palo Alto Networks security platforms and technologies
Knowledge of next-generation firewalls, Advanced Threat Prevention, DNS Security, WildFire, SSL Decryption, URL Filtering, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager
Knowledge of security analytics platform integrations
Knowledge of PCI, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, and regulatory requirements
Experience performing threat modeling and security risk assessments
Ability to develop enterprise security architectures, technology standards, security patterns, and design principles
Ability to design resilient High Availability (HA) solutions and scalable policy frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone