Senior Professional Services Consultant – NGFW
Core
Lead complex enterprise network security deployments, migrations, and architecture transformations for Palo Alto Networks NGFW platforms across data centers, multi-cloud, SD-WAN, and IoT/OT environments.
Role type
Senior Professional Services Consultant (NGFW)
Builds
Production firewall deployments, security architectures, and migration projects for enterprise clients
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Security / Cloud Security
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
NGFW deployment and architecture, PAN-OS configuration, SSL/TLS decryption, VPN tunneling, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), SD-WAN implementation, IoT/OT security, legacy platform migration, technical documentation
Preferred skills
PCNSE certification, Prisma Access/Strata Cloud Manager experience, API/scripting automation (Python/Bash/Ansible/Terraform), travel readiness
Technologies
Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager, VM-Series, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, AWS, Azure, GCP, PAN-OS
Responsibilities
Design and deploy NGFWs and Panorama with High Availability; configure security controls (App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, SSL Decryption); manage certificates and execute Best Practice Assessments; build and troubleshoot VPN tunnels; deploy cloud-native firewalls and SD-WAN architectures; secure IoT/OT devices via micro-segmentation; lead migrations from legacy platforms (Cisco ASA, Check Point, Juniper); modernize management platforms to SCM; direct PAN-OS upgrades and troubleshooting; facilitate technical discovery workshops; own end-to-end technical delivery and documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC