Security Solutions Lead Consultant – Secure Service Edge (SSE) / Secure Access Service Edge
About The Position
We are seeking a Lead Security Consultant specializing in SASE/SSE technology to play a role in delivering outcomes across a wide range of global clients. Desired skillsets are centered around core Secure Service Edge (SSE) or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) capabilities offered in the portfolios of both Netskope and Zscaler technology domains. This Lead Consultant position will require deployment experience of both the core products of these technologies as well as extended parts of the portfolio that customers require assistance deploying. This will be accomplished by engaging with project & practice leadership to plan outcomes for engagements, expanding the capabilities and offerings of the security practice and delivering on consulting engagements in a supporting capacity. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership ability and proven skills bringing cyber security expertise from a consultant and/or technical background. Additionally, candidates will be experienced in developing and refining service methodologies, as well as positioning them with senior leaders. Diversified background is a plus and expertise in security domains such as strategy, security architectures, vulnerability management or others is required.
Requirements
- 7-plus years of cybersecurity experience with a background as a practitioner, or an industry facing consultant
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Security, or related field experience
- Technical expert in core Zscaler/Netskope solutions across a variety of deployment scenarios
- Highest level of technical pre-sales & post-sales certification(s) for Zscaler and/or Netskope such as: Zscaler Certified Professional – Cloud Security (ZCCP-CS), Zscaler Certified Professional – Zero Trust Network Access (ZCCP-ZPA), Zscaler Certified Architect – Cloud Security (ZCCA-CS) (highly desired), Zscaler Certified Deployment Specialist, Netskope Certified Cloud Security Architect (NCCSA-Arch) (highly desired), Netskope Certified Cloud Security Engineer (NCCSE), Netskope Certified Deployment Professional, Netskope Certified Cloud Security Integrator (NCCSI)
- Demonstratable experience as a project or task lead and working with professionals across organizations
- Experience defining and scoping consulting engagements, including level of effort
- Experience leading multifunctional teams in the execution of complexity security consulting engagements
- Knowledge of the various industry and government strategies and standards in privacy and cybersecurity
- Extensive ability to perform concurrent tasks in complex environments under adjusting priorities
- Ability to communicate and modify approach, language, and style to different audiences
- Extensive experience in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and leading security initiatives
- Must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, and the ability to work with team members at all levels
- Must be a performance-driven team player with a superior attitude
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of other SASE/SSE technologies, such as Palo Prisma SASE or FortiSASE/SD-WAN, is a plus
- CISSP or CISM Preferred
Responsibilities
- Play a critical role in delivering on projects leveraging Zscaler/Netskope products
- Lead and execute Zscaler/Netskope platform delivery, proxy migration efforts and testing
- Mentor other members of the Global Security Consulting practice on security strategy and architectures as well as consulting approach and skillsets
- Ensure the successful delivery of the most complex engagements involving Zscaler/Netskope technologies that result in meaningful outcomes to large global enterprise and government customers
- Create communication plans with an objective of informing on capabilities, services, and processes to support goals and objectives
- Participate or lead customer facing meetings, workshops, or other events related to cybersecurity lines of business
- Possess the ability to work in a client environment and develop a multitude of relationships, up to the executive level, with excellent communication skills
- Have expert level knowledge in one or more of the following cybersecurity areas; security architecture, cloud security, remote access, SOC operations, compliance, security governance, networks, protocols, threat management, change management, vulnerability management and overall cyber security best practices.
- Provide support to multiple engagements across the Zscaler/Netskope portfolio
- Excellent communications skills that need to be demonstrated to internal and external teams
- Oversight and review of engagement collaterals such as presentation and deliverables.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Care
- Onsite Health Centers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program
- Competitive pay
- Profit Sharing
- 401k Plan with Company Matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year)
- Holidays (10 per year)
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Bereavement
- Nursing Mothers Benefits
- Voluntary Legal
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
