Senior Consultant - Network Security
About The Position
As a Senior Consultant within the Digital Infrastructure Practice, you will drive digital transformation initiatives for clients by leveraging infrastructure technology expertise and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on implementing, supporting, and providing design assistance for complex network and security solutions across enterprise client environments. The ideal candidate has a consulting background and deep expertise in next-generation firewalls. This is a client-facing position requiring technical excellence and the ability to deliver high-quality project outcomes in dynamic environments.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in network engineering, focused on network security and enterprise networking.
- Proven experience in a consulting or professional services role delivering customer-facing projects.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama), Fortinet FortiGate/FortiManager, Cisco firewalls (ISE, Firepower, FMC), Juniper SRX firewalls, and Aruba ClearPass.
- Strong understanding of routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and VRFs.
- Strong understanding of VPN technologies, including IPSec and SSL VPN.
- Strong understanding of network segmentation and zero-trust architectures.
- Ability to create clear, professional technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills, with the presence to lead technical discussions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on high-quality outcomes.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong documentation and presentation skills.
- Able to perform prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Industry certifications such as Palo Alto PCNSE/PCNSC, Fortinet NSE 6/7/8, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIS/JNCIA, or Aruba ACDP/ACCX/ADCNS.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and cloud networking.
- Familiarity with identity integrations such as Azure AD, SAML, and MFA in SASE environments.
- Experience deploying or supporting SD-WAN and SASE solutions.
- Experience with automation and scripting, such as Python, Ansible, and APIs.
- Prior experience working for a VAR, MSP, or consulting organization.
Responsibilities
- Implement, migrate, and support network and security solutions across customer environments.
- Provide design assistance and validate network and security architectures in collaboration with internal architects and client stakeholders.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert for next-generation firewall platforms, including Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto.
- Conduct network assessments and provide implementation-focused recommendations.
- Execute complex migrations, such as firewall replacements, SD-WAN transitions, and data center modernization.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including implementation guides, as-built documentation, and runbooks.
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to customers and internal teams.
- Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across on-premises, cloud, and remote-user environments.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in networking and cybersecurity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
