Security Solutions Principal Consultant
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$170K - $200K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
The Principal Security Consultant – Palo Alto Networks is a senior technical and strategic role responsible for leading complex cybersecurity consulting engagements for enterprise and government clients. This individual leverages deep expertise across Palo Alto Networks security platforms to design and implement security architectures, guide client security strategy, and deliver measurable security outcomes.
In addition to leading consulting engagements, the Principal Security Consultant contributes to the development of new service offerings, mentors consulting team members, and collaborates with sales teams to scope and deliver high-impact cybersecurity solutions. This role requires a combination of technical depth, consulting experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership.
The ideal candidate is an experienced cybersecurity professional with strong consulting expertise, deep knowledge of Palo Alto Networks technologies, and a proven ability to translate complex security challenges into practical solutions.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity consulting, security architecture, or advisory roles
- Proven experience leading complex cybersecurity consulting engagements
- Demonstrated experience scoping consulting engagements, including defining delivery approach and level of effort
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in the delivery of security consulting services
- Strong ability to build trusted relationships with technical and executive stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and executive audiences
- Strong consulting, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments
- Strong organizational and leadership capabilities
- Proven ability to operate effectively in client environments
Requirements
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Palo Alto Networks SSE Engineer Specialist
- Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Engineer Specialist
- Preferred: Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
- Preferred: Cortex XSOAR Engineer (PCSAE)
- Preferred: Cortex XSIAM Engineer Specialist
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity consulting, security architecture, or advisory roles
- Proven experience leading complex cybersecurity consulting engagements
- Demonstrated experience scoping consulting engagements, including defining delivery approach and level of effort
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in the delivery of security consulting services
- Strong ability to build trusted relationships with technical and executive stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and executive audiences
- Strong consulting, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments
- Strong organizational and leadership capabilities
- Proven ability to operate effectively in client environments
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Palo Alto Networks SSE Engineer Specialist
- Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Engineer Specialist
- Preferred: Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
- Preferred: Cortex XSOAR Engineer (PCSAE)
- Preferred: Cortex XSIAM Engineer Specialist
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
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