Cybersecurity Architect
Orange, CA
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -062026-107562
Date Posted: 06/22/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Xm4qrQ
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.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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