Principal Consultant, Proactive Services, Unit 42
Core
Lead complex, client-facing Zero Trust advisory engagements, translating advanced security theory into resilient real-world architectures for enterprise clients.
Role type
Principal Consultant, Zero Trust Advisory
Builds
Resilient Zero Trust security architectures and roadmaps for enterprise clients
Domain
Cybersecurity, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, AI Security
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Zero Trust architecture design, risk assessment, policy development, incident response planning, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), GRC tool implementation, client relationship management, strategic advisory, NIST CSF/ISO/CISA framework expertise
Preferred skills
Pre-sales and solution positioning, hybrid/multi-cloud security architecture, AI system security assessment (MITRE ATLAS, OWASP Top 10, NIST AI RMF), Operational Technology cybersecurity, Palo Alto Networks technology expertise
Technologies
Prisma Access, NGFW, Cortex XDR, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Lead Zero Trust transformations and security engagements; Act as a Trusted Advisor to C-suite and technical teams; Build Zero Trust roadmaps across Identity, network, endpoint, and cloud; Identify vulnerabilities and design least-privilege controls; Perform security assessments across cloud platforms; Oversee project scoping, budgets, and risk mitigation; Drive practice growth through new opportunity identification and RFP responses; Create intellectual property and mentor junior team members
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope
