Senior Network Architect Security at Ascension Health

Job description

• Design & Governance: Lead global, enterprise-wide network security architecture while defining and enforcing security standards and best practices. • Platform & Infrastructure Management: Oversee the lifecycle and optimization of core firewall ecosystems (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and NAC deployments (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass). • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and business teams to align network security strategies with broader organizational goals. Education: • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management. • 10+ years of network engineering experience, including 5+ years as a network security architect specializing in Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet platforms, Cisco ISE, and Aruba ClearPass. • Deep technical expertise across firewall operations and policy segmentation, authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+), and IPSec/SSL VPN technologies. • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCIE Security, Palo Alto PCNSE/PCNSC, and Fortinet NSE 7/8.

Requirements

Must-haves

Design & Governance: Lead global, enterprise-wide network security architecture while defining and enforcing security standards and best practices.
Platform & Infrastructure Management: Oversee the lifecycle and optimization of core firewall ecosystems (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and NAC deployments (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass).
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and business teams to align network security strategies with broader organizational goals.
10+ years of network engineering experience, including 5+ years as a network security architect specializing in Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet platforms, Cisco ISE, and Aruba ClearPass.
Deep technical expertise across firewall operations and policy segmentation, authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+), and IPSec/SSL VPN technologies.

Nice-to-haves

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCIE Security, Palo Alto PCNSE/PCNSC, and Fortinet NSE 7/8.

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Platform: oracle-cloud
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