Palo Alto Networks · 6 hours ago
Consulting Director, Cloud Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$183K/yr - $252K/yr
12+ years expPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting digital life through innovative technology and solutions. The Consulting Director will drive Proactive Consulting Services in the cloud security domain, serving as a trusted advisor to enhance cybersecurity resilience and maturity for clients.
Agentic AICloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a key contributor to the development, maturation, and innovation of Unit 42’s cloud security consulting services
Lead and deliver complex cloud security assessments covering architecture, configuration, identity, and threat detection across AWS, Azure, and GCP
Proactively collaborate with and support delivery teams in overcoming technical objections and tying cloud security recommendations to business risk
Evaluate cloud network architectures, including perimeter protections, VPC/VNet segmentation, API gateways, and cloud-native security services
Assess cloud identity and access management (IAM) design, including federation, least privilege models, and MFA enforcement
Develop strategic cloud security roadmaps that align technical recommendations with a client’s broader business objectives and resource constraints
Build and maintain long-term executive relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor for cloud security and Zero Trust initiatives
Engage with prospective clients to uncover cloud security pain points, evaluate architectural weaknesses, and position Unit 42 solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required; a Master's degree or PhD is a plus
12+ years of relevant work experience, 8+ with a Master's degree, or 5+ with a PhD
4+ years of experience performing cloud security advisement and risk assessments based on industry-accepted standards
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud hosting provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep experience within the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) technology or advisory/consulting space
Preferred
6+ years of professional services/consulting experience, with 3+ years in a Director or Senior Manager role leading delivery teams
Cloud Security-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
Experience with cloud migrations (e.g., on-prem to cloud, cloud to cloud)
Knowledge of integrating command-line interfaces or scripting tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) as part of a risk assessment
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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