Senior Professional Services Consultant – SASE

Job description

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary As a Senior Professional Services Consultant, you will be a key member of the Network Security Professional Services team, focusing on the design, deployment, and delivery of our Next-Generation security solutions. You will serve as a technical contributor on complex customer engagements, providing expert guidance to secure customer environments. This hands-on role requires you to solve intricate problems, partner directly with customer technical teams, and lead projects to successful completion. Key Responsibilities • Design and build custom security policies and application signatures tailored to unique customer environments. • Act as a trusted advisor, consulting with customers on security best practices and methodologies. • Analyze security logs and events to provide threat analysis reports and strategic recommendations. Qualifications Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in network security, cybersecurity, network engineering, professional services, consulting, or a related field. • Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access or equivalent enterprise SASE/SSE platforms. • Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale enterprise security solutions. • Expert-level understanding of: • TCP/IP • Routing • BGP • NAT • DNS • IPSec • VPN • Firewall technologies • Strong experience with GlobalProtect and enterprise remote-access solutions. • Strong experience designing IPSec and BGP-based connectivity. • Expert understanding of SASE/SSE and Zero Trust architectures. • Strong experience with SAML, SSO, RADIUS, LDAP, PKI, and cloud Identity Providers. • Strong experience developing and reviewing HLD/LLD and complex technical documentation. • Proven experience leading customer-facing technical engagements. • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and presentation skills. • Ability to independently lead complex and high-impact customer engagements. Preferred Qualifications • Expert experience with Prisma Access Remote Networks, Service Connections, Mobile Users, Explicit Proxy, and Strata Cloud Manager. • Experience with CASB, Enterprise DLP, SaaS Security, and Shadow IT. • Experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, and other Palo Alto Networks security products. • Experience with large-scale firewall migrations and security transformation programs. • Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMware, or other cloud platforms. • Palo Alto Networks certifications such as PCNSE, PCNSA, or Palo Alto Networks SSE/Prisma Access certifications. • Experience with REST APIs, Python, Terraform, or network/security automation. Professional Skills • Strong executive and customer-facing communication skills. • Excellent consulting, presentation, and stakeholder-management capabilities. • Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills. • Ability to manage complex projects, risks, dependencies, and customer expectations. • Ability to mentor and guide technical teams. • Strong ownership and accountability for customer outcomes. Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability