Security Solutions Principal Consultant - Palo Alto Networks

World Wide Technology Healthcare Solutions • Jenks, OK

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Principal Security Consultant – Palo Alto Networks is a senior technical and strategic role responsible for leading complex cybersecurity consulting engagements for enterprise and government clients. This individual leverages deep expertise across Palo Alto Networks security platforms to design and implement security architectures, guide client security strategy, and deliver measurable security outcomes.

In addition to leading consulting engagements, the Principal Security Consultant contributes to the development of new service offerings, mentors consulting team members, and collaborates with sales teams to scope and deliver high-impact cybersecurity solutions. This role requires a combination of technical depth, consulting experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experienced cybersecurity professional with strong consulting expertise, deep knowledge of Palo Alto Networks technologies, and a proven ability to translate complex security challenges into practical solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Palo Alto Networks SSE Engineer Specialist
• Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Engineer Specialist
• 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 environments
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
• Cortex XSOAR Engineer (PCSAE)
• Cortex XSIAM Engineer Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level