Principal Professional Services Consultant - Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Core
Lead the architecture, engineering, and deployment of enterprise-grade Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions, acting as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and enterprise architects for complex network security transformations and Zero Trust designs.
Role type
Principal Professional Services Consultant (Network Security)
Builds
Enterprise NGFW clusters, Panorama management systems, GlobalProtect infrastructure, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Networking
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Enterprise network security architecture, NGFW configuration (App-ID, User-ID, SSL Decryption, Threat Prevention), multi-cloud networking, dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), packet-level analysis, Python scripting, REST APIs, Ansible
Preferred skills
PCNSC or PCSAE certification
Technologies
Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, AWS, Azure, GCP, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point, Fortinet
Responsibilities
Design HLD/LLD architectures for global firewall deployments, lead technical workshops for network security alignment, oversee end-to-end deployment of massive-scale NGFW clusters, spearhead multi-vendor firewall migrations, serve as escalation point for complex P1/P2 deployment issues, mentor senior and junior consultants
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory
