Sr. Palo Alto Architect

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise. We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Title: Sr. Palo Alto Architect Location: Remote (with up to 25% travel to Dallas, TX) Contract Duration: 12 months Travel in every 4-6 weeks to Dallas, TX. Travel will be reimbursed. $70 to 75/hr on w2 Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Palo Alto Architect to join our customer team. This role is pivotal in shaping the architectural design and future direction of our Palo Alto solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with a combined team of 10-15 professionals, taking the lead in architectural design and substantial deployments. This is a remote position with occasional travel to Dallas, TX. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Design: Lead the architectural design and strategy for the future of the Palo Alto solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Solution Development: Develop comprehensive architectural blueprints and roadmaps for Palo Alto solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. Deployment Leadership: Oversee and guide substantial deployments, ensuring best practices and standards are adhered to throughout the process. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the customer team and other stakeholders to gather requirements, provide insights, and ensure the architectural design meets the needs of the organization. Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary technical expert for Palo Alto solutions, providing guidance and support to the team and stakeholders. Documentation: Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, including design specifications, deployment plans, and operational procedures. Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest developments in Palo Alto technologies and industry trends to ensure the solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive. Problem Solving: Address and resolve complex technical issues related to Palo Alto solutions, providing innovative solutions and recommendations. Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to team members to enhance their understanding and capabilities in Palo Alto technologies. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in network security architecture, with a strong focus on Palo Alto solutions. Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of Palo Alto Networks technologies, including firewalls, Panorama, and GlobalProtect. Certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent certification is highly preferred. Project Management: Proven experience in leading large-scale deployment projects and managing cross-functional teams. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues. Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% to Dallas, TX, as required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Additional Information: This is a 12-month contract position, offering the opportunity to work remotely with a dynamic and innovative team. The Sr. Palo Alto Architect will play a critical role in shaping the future of our Palo Alto solutions, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organization. MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Created: 2026-03-10