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Palo Alto Networks · 1 month ago

Sr. Professional Services Consultant | Active US Security Clearance

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, focusing on protecting the digital way of life. The Professional Services Consultant will serve as a Subject Matter Expert, providing on-site and remote deployment and configuration expertise to critical clients, while also mentoring customer staff and ensuring the successful implementation of security solutions.

Agentic AICloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and implement new architectures leveraging our security products and services, and migrate customers from legacy hardware onto Palo Alto Networks platforms

Create custom security policies and application signatures for unique client environments

Implement network segment controls in accordance with established frameworks, such as NIST and RMF

Troubleshoot integration issues, perform debug analysis, and mitigate threat events

Maintain implemented solutions and provide mentorship on code upgrades, platform changes, and new technology developments

Validate and implement proof of concepts (POCs) in lab environments

Provide technical implementation and strategy support, communicating effectively from engineering teams to C-suite executives

Work with our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to troubleshoot and diagnose complex cases as escalations arise

Qualification

Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)VM Series AWSVM Series /VM Series AzurePrisma AccessBGP routingTCP/IP networkingIDS/IPS solutionsHigh-end firewall appliancesCloud providersBachelor's degreeCommunication skillsProject management

Required

5+ years of hands-on experience with network and security solutions and technologies, including routing and switching, security appliances, virtual machines, and hypervisors

3+ years of experience in maintaining security solutions in large-scale production environments

Must have expertise deploying or operating two or more of the following: Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), VM Series (AWS and/or Azure), Prisma Access / Prisma Access Browser

Strong skills in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing and TCP/IP networking. Comfortable implementing OSPF, IPSec VPN, and NAT

Experience with classified transport networks and cloud providers, including AWS, GCP, or Azure. Strong understanding of VM/Public Cloud concepts

Experience with IDS/IPS solutions and technologies

Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end firewall appliances, including NGFW policy optimization, PAN-OS installation, and High Availability (HA) troubleshooting

Proficient in designing, implementing and troubleshooting network issues across LAN, CAN, and WAN

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and technical peers

Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and drive organizations and resources to complete required tasks

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, business, or equivalent education/training/experience

Ability to travel up to 25% annually for customer engagements, site visits, or project support

U.S. Citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility)

Active U.S. Security Clearance required at time of application

Preferred

Experience with one of the following: Cloud Security Assessment and Broker (CSAB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), PAN-OS SD-WAN, Internet of Things (IoT), Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)

Experience with automation and scripting for security deployments