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# Security Engineer V

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Santa Ana, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Reverse Engineering, Security Information and Event Management, Wireless Networks, Malware, Cybercrime, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/92ebbeaa-8490-4103-b635-2ebccaadbbca

## About the Role

* BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field and 7+ years of relevant industry experience, OR
 * MS in Cybersecurity or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant industry experience, OR
 * PhD in Cybersecurity or related technical field and 4+ years of industry experience.

Certifications:

 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH), EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) or similar certification is required.

Technical Skills:

 * Strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks architecture and technologies, including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
 * Experience with network security design, deployment, and maintenance.
 * Experience with troubleshooting security issues.
 * Experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.

Additional Qualifications

 * Professional experience providing expert technical leadership in support of a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar organization.
 * Strong project management skills.
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
 * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

## Description

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to provide expert technical leadership and oversight for a cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a robust and compliant enterprise-wide security architecture to protect assets, systems, and data against cyber threats. The position is 100% on-site., * Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Network firewalls, Panorama Central Management, and related security services.

 * Develop and enforce high-level security policies, rule sets, and zone segmentation to align with Zero Trust principles.
 * Serve as the subject matter expert for all Palo-Alto related security engineering, configuration, and troubleshooting.
 * Architect and optimize secure remote access solutions.
 * Develop and enforce security policies for corporate and guest wireless networks.
 * Design and implement secure DNS architecture.
 * Lead the design and tuning of the enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and device log integration.
 * Act as a lead resource during security incidents, guiding the response lifecycle.
 * Ensure all security architectures, policies, and procedures comply with relevant mandates, specifically CJIS requirements.
 * Create and maintain enterprise-wide security standards, control baselines, and reference architecture.