Security Professional (Vendor Security) Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, CA/Austin, TX

Update: Candidate must be proficient in Info Security + Network Security.

Skills: Palo Alto | Network Operations | Firewall Administration | Security Management (IT IS) | CNS Network Security | Cisco
Experience Required: 8-10 years

The client is looking for a mid-to-senior Vendor Security professional with 8–10 years of overall experience who has strong hands-on experience in Information Security + Network Security, especially managing third-party/vendor security and secure connectivity. The candidate must have end-to-end IRQ (Information Risk Questionnaire) and vendor onboarding experience, along with real production experience implementing firewall rules using Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or Fortinet—not just certification knowledge. They also need hands-on Qualys vulnerability scanning, strong network troubleshooting (VPN, connectivity, provisioning issues), and experience coordinating with Product, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Business teams. Must-have: Vendor Security Management + IRQ/3rd-party onboarding + Palo Alto/Cisco ASA/Fortinet firewall administration + Qualys + Network Operations/Troubleshooting + Info/Network Security. The role is hybrid, 3 days onsite in Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX, and candidates should have a LinkedIn profile; avoid AppSec/Product Security profiles, junior candidates, or candidates whose firewall experience is certification-only.

Job Title: Vendor Security Management
Location: Sunnyvale, CA/Austin, TX
Duration: 6 months
Hybrid Role ((3 days a week))

Role Descriptions:
“Supporting our IRQ (Information Risk Questionnaire) process and secure vendor connectivity across Public BZ and 3rd Party BZ environments.
Partners across Product, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Business teams with proven communication skills. Core Responsibilities: • Cross-functional vendor onboarding & secure network access
• Network troubleshooting & provisioning error investigation
• Vulnerability scans of supplier environments (Qualys)
• Firewall rule review/implementation — Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet (least-privilege)
• Contract & PO administration
• Data management for tracking + DR readiness Tools used : Excel, Quip, Wrike, WebEx, Slack, BOX, Tableau, Qualys, Access Manager Admin, Halo, Claude AI (Mac environment)

Must-Haves — Please Pre-Screen For:
1.8–10 yrs overall experience in Vendor Security Management
2. Hands-on firewall rule implementation on PAN / Cisco ASA / Fortinet (production, not cert-only)
3. Direct IRQ / third-party vendor onboarding experience end-to-end 4. Hands-on Qualys for supplier vuln scans
5.Real network troubleshooting (VPN, provisioning, connectivity) Please avoid profiles: App Security/Product Security profiles, juniors under 6 yrs, firewall knowledge from certifications only, or candidates with >2 yrs gaps outside security.

** All submissions must have LinkedIn id of Candidate**

 

 

Thank You!

Vineet Kumar Sharma

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Email ID: vineet.kumar@pacerstaffing.com