Principal Consultant(Palo Alto)

Role & responsibilities Engagement Leadership Lead the successful delivery of complex cybersecurity consulting engagements leveraging Palo Alto Networks technologies. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise and government clients. Design and implement security architectures aligned with industry best practices and customer requirements. Lead customer workshops, assessments, and architecture discussions. Ensure engagement deliverables meet quality standards and align with client expectations and objectives. Practice Development Contribute to the development and expansion of Palo Alto-aligned consulting service offerings. Define delivery methodologies, consulting frameworks, and reusable assets for consulting engagements. Identify emerging security technologies and industry trends to inform new service offerings. Support the development of statements of work (SOW), delivery models, and consulting methodologies. Sales and Pre-Sales Support Partner with sales teams to scope consulting engagements, including delivery approach, level of effort, staffing requirements, and pricing considerations. Participate in customer briefings, technical discussions, and executive-level engagements. Support proposal development and consulting solution positioning. Thought Leadership and Enablement Develop technical content including white papers, blog articles, presentations, and other thought leadership materials. Contribute to internal enablement through training, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Represent the organization in customer engagements, workshops, and industry discussions. Team Leadership and Mentorship Mentor and guide consulting team members on cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and consulting best practices. Provide oversight and review of engagement deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency. Support professional development of consulting team members. Technical Expertise The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in one or more cybersecurity domains, with working knowledge across several others: Security architecture and enterprise security design Cloud security Security operations and SOC modernization Threat detection and response Remote access and Zero Trust architectures Network security and protocols Vulnerability management Security automation and orchestration Cybersecurity strategy and governance Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies is required, including: Strata platform Prisma Access / SSE SD-WAN Cortex XSOAR Cortex XSIAM Prisma Cloud Preferred candidate profile 15+ 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 Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) Certifications - Preferred Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Palo Alto Networks SSE Engineer Specialist Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Engineer Specialist Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) Cortex XSOAR Engineer (PCSAE) Cortex XSIAM Engineer Specialist Key Skills 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 environment #J-18808-Ljbffr