Palo Alto Network Consultant

Working remotely on a contract-to-hire basis, a Palo Alto Network Consultant will manage enterprise network infrastructure design and implementation, focusing on security architecture and administration, while overseeing technical teams in large-scale environments. Key responsibilities Design and implement security-focused network architecture, including Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise security appliances Perform troubleshooting and performance optimization for network systems, including VPN and secure remote access implementations Guide technical teams in managing complex network infrastructures, ensuring alignment with organizational business processes Required qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience aligning IT systems with organizational business processes At least 3 years of experience in a lead capacity 4 years of combined experience in network analysis and design of complex, enterprise-level data, voice, and security network infrastructure 4 years of experience with implementation, deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support of networked equipment including firewalls, switches, and routers Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field or Engineering