Senior Principal Architect (NGFW) - Network/Cyber Security background**- 12+ Years

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop controlplane and system services for a firewall platform, operating above the networking dataplane (OSI Layer 3+).
• Build and maintain management interfaces and APIs, including configuration frameworks, CLI, secure access (SSH), logging, and diagnostics.
• Implement security services such as authentication (SAML), guest access, SSL/TLS handling, and certificate lifecycle management.
• Develop embedded services for content filtering, including URL categorization, reputation, and rating systems, along with SNMP/telemetry support.
• Lead efforts in licensing systems, vulnerability remediation, and secure architecture in collaboration with crossfunctional teams.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in C/C++ systems development for embedded platforms, security appliances, or network operating systems.
• Strong handson expertise with configuration frameworks, service APIs, CLI development, logging systems, and secure remote access (SSH).
• Solid understanding of L3-L7 networking and security concepts, including SSL/TLS, authentication, identity federation, and PKI.
• Experience with certificate management, license enforcement frameworks, vulnerability mitigation, and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in Linux or embedded OS internals, debugging complex system issues, and driving technical discussions across teams.

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