SC Cleared Firewall Solution Architect - 4 months initially - Remote/Harlow

SC Cleared Firewall Solution Architect - 4 months initially - Remote/Harlow - (RL8243) OverviewThe customer is seeking an experienced Firewall Solution Architect/Designer to lead the replacement of their existing Firewall infrastructure. The engagement covers the design, planning, and migration strategy for a large-scale Palo Alto environment, with delivery required by end of 2026. Start Date: ASAPDuration: 4 Months InitiallyIR35 Status: Inside IR35Location: Harlow 2 days pw. Rest remote PAYE Rates: Competitive Clearance: SC Clearance is highly desirable. Key Objectives Replace existing Firewall infrastructure as part of a network security refresh. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy from the current environment. Design and plan the future-state Palo Alto security architecture. Support datacentre and remote site Firewall deployments. Ensure all design and implementation activities are completed before product end-of-life deadlines. Current Environment Palo Alto Networks selected as the strategic Firewall platform. Existing Forcepoint solution approaching end of support and requiring replacement. Environment includes: 2 Datacentres 10 Remote Sites 8 Physical Firewalls Multiple Virtual Systems (VSYS) Palo Alto technologies in use/planned: Panorama Advanced Threat Prevention VPN Services Prisma Management Cloud No requirement for: Prisma Access SASE deployment at this stage Browser-based security solutions Required Skills andamp; Experience Essential ..... full job details .....