A leading cybersecurity firm based in Toronto seeks a Principal Consultant to lead Zero Trust engagements and provide high-level advisory service. The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of cybersecurity advisory experience and a strong background in Zero Trust architecture. This role involves client relationship management and delivering key strategic solutions in cybersecurity. Candidates must have demonstrable experience with cybersecurity frameworks and technologies including Prisma Access and NGFW. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Who We Are This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters. Your Career In this client-facing role, the Principal Consultant will lead complex Zero Trust engagements and produce deliverables inclusive of findings, recommendations, best practices, technical capability enhancements, and strategic roadmap items. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of deep technical architecture and high-stakes consulting, translating complex Zero Trust theory into resilient, real-world deployments for our most sophisticated clients. Your Impact Drive high-value, billable Zero Trust transformation engagements that convert complex security challenges into resilient architectural outcomes. Simultaneously deliver elite advisory services to our clients and assist in scaling Unit 42’s Zero Trust practice through technical innovation and business development. Assess enterprise architectures to expose hidden zones of implicit trust and high-risk lateral movement paths. Analyze enterprise telemetry and policy logs to identify visibility gaps across identity, device, and network layers. Execute Zero Trust risk assessments grounded in best practices such as NIST SP 800-207, the CISA ZT Maturity Model, and MITRE ATT&CK to quantify architectural vulnerabilities Devise strategic security transformation recommendations and solutions, to include Unit 42 services and Palo Alto Networks technology, to assist customers in reducing risks Design risk-based control sets that prioritize identity-centric protection and least-privilege access. Audit the technical integration of SASE, Identity, EDR/XDR, and Cloud Security to ensure they function as a unified, automated fabric rather than a collection of disconnected silos. Develop ZT Roadmaps that provide clients with a realistic, phased path to retiring legacy perimeter defenses. Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Expand Unit 42’s market influence by spearheading high-visibility initiatives, from keynote speaking and industry publications to internal intellectual property development that cements our position as a leading authority on Zero Trust security. Your Experience 6+ years leading high-stakes cybersecurity advisory and risk management engagements for enterprise clients. Former professional services and consulting experience required. 3+ years of consulting experience architecting and deploying Zero Trust, SASE, or Identity-centric security models for large, multinational organizations. Strong track record in strengthening existing and developing net-new client relationships. Lead enterprise Zero Trust advisory engagements, translating business risk into actionable architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-207, NIST NCCoE Zero Trust use cases, and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model. Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures across IAM, network, endpoint, cloud, application, and security operations domains for large, complex enterprises. Perform enterprise security and architecture assessments to identify gaps, dependencies, and maturity levels, producing clear roadmaps toward an optimized Zero Trust posture. Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, board members, and senior leadership, while also engaging deeply with engineers, architects, and security operations teams. Create high-quality client-ready deliverables including reference architectures, target-state designs, migration roadmaps, executive presentations, and technical runbooks. Demonstrate solution architecture leadership, maintaining technical vision from strategy through detailed design and implementation. Apply a vendor-agnostic, capability-driven approach to security architecture, mapping controls and outcomes before technologies. Possess deep hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Prisma Access, NGFW, Cortex XDR, and their role in Zero Trust and SASE architectures. Architect and position modern security capabilities including ZTNA, NGFW, SSE, SASE, CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, CASB, SSPM, SWG, IAM, and DLP within enterprise transformation programs. Evaluate and integrate identity-centric controls such as SSO, MFA, device posture, least privilege, and continuous trust evaluation. Understand security architecture in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Lead and mentor cross‑functional consulting teams, driving high-quality delivery, technical rigor, and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent engagements. Communicate complex security concepts with clarity and confidence through executive briefings, technical workshops, and public speaking engagements. Understand security controls using industry frameworks and compliance (CIS, NIST 800‑53). Contribute to business growth through pre‑sales support, solution positioning, and strengthening long‑term client relationships. Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%). Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Network Security or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations. The Team Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long‑term support to improve our clients’ security posture. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $151,000 - $208,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/). Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real‑world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.Who We AreIn order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.Job SummaryThis role is client‑facing and requires the Principal Consultant to lead and produce deliverables based on cyber risk management (CRM) client engagements. The Principal Consultant will work directly with multiple customers and key stakeholders (Admins, C‑Suite, etc) to drive the security priorities of the security operations management, security operations center (SOC) staff, and Information Security team.Key ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Consultants will help drive Proactive Consulting Services with SOC assessments. The individual will be the trusted advisor to grow partnerships and assist customers to get and stay healthy from a cyber security perspective.Lead security audits of client’s security operations program, to include security organization and functions, processes, and technology.Analyze the current level of monitoring and alerting within the enterprise and provide a gap analysis on visibility of assets, log coverage, and detection effectiveness.Conduct general cyber risk assessments using framework or standards like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-61r2, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS Top 2, CMMD, or other industry measurement tools.Utilize command‑line interfaces or graphical user interfaces (GUI) of security tools to conduct technical and control set validation.Assess client security architecture, implementations and integration of security monitoring and endpoint/network and cloud protection tooling to understand the technical implementations of security controls.Assess SOC effectiveness of Vulnerability Management and threat exposure mitigation.Advise and develop SOC initiative roadmaps and recommendations for clients to further secure their environments.Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or related degree, OR equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations.6–9+ years of experience performing information security advisement and risk assessments based upon industry‑accepted standards.3+ years of consulting experience in SOC, security engineering, SIEM administration, or incident management serving large, multinational organizations.Deep technical knowledge of SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR tools, Next‑Gen Firewalls, Vulnerability Management solutions and Threat Intelligence and Hunting Platforms.Experience serving as a security advisor and managing relationships with client stakeholders.Ability to scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals.Experience managing a team of consultants and large engagements.Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands, averaging approximately 30%.Preferred QualificationsHands‑on experience with SIEM engineering, management, or advanced security analytics.Knowledge of or certification in the MITRE ATT&CK framework.Experience with command‑line interfaces or scripting tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security tasks.Proven track record of strengthening client relationships and developing new business opportunities.Compensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Principal Consultant for their Zero Trust Advisory practice in Toronto. This role involves leading complex client engagements and transforming security architectures while serving as a senior advisor to enterprise clients. With a focus on Zero Trust and proven experience in cybersecurity, the ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to convert security challenges into actionable solutions. A bachelor’s degree and significant industry experience are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Our Mission: At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are: In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters. Job Summary As a Principal Consultant in our Zero Trust Advisory practice, you will lead complex, client-facing engagements, translating advanced Zero Trust theory into resilient, real-world security architectures. You will serve as a senior technical and strategic advisor for our most sophisticated clients, shaping their security posture and driving high-value transformation. This role is pivotal in delivering elite advisory services while also scaling Unit 42's market-leading Zero Trust practice. Key Responsibilities Lead high-value, billable Zero Trust transformation engagements, converting complex security challenges into resilient architectural outcomes for enterprise clients. Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and technical teams, translating business risk into actionable security architectures aligned with NIST and CISA frameworks. Assess enterprise architectures to expose hidden zones of implicit trust, analyze telemetry to identify visibility gaps, and design risk-based control sets that prioritize least-privilege access. Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures across IAM, network, endpoint, and cloud domains, producing clear roadmaps toward an optimized security posture. Proactively collaborate with clients and internal teams to scope new opportunities, draft statements of work, and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Audit the technical integration of SASE, Identity, and XDR solutions to ensure they function as a unified, automated security fabric. Drive thought leadership by developing intellectual property, presenting at industry events, and mentoring team members to enhance our collective expertise. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience. 6+ years of experience leading cybersecurity advisory, risk management, or professional services engagements for enterprise clients. 3+ years of direct consulting experience architecting and deploying Zero Trust, SASE, or Identity-centric security models for large organizations. Demonstrated expertise in designing end-to-end security architectures aligned with frameworks like NIST SP 800-207 and the CISA ZT Maturity Model. Deep, hands-on expertise with modern security capabilities such as ZTNA, NGFW, SSE, SASE, CNAPP, XDR, and IAM. Preferred Qualifications Proven track record of strengthening client relationships and contributing to business growth through pre-sales and solution positioning. Experience architecting security solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep expertise with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Prisma Access, NGFW, and Cortex XDR. Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both executive and engineering audiences. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. The example compensation range is provided for illustration and may vary by location and experience. Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Principal Consultant in Toronto, Canada. This client-facing role requires leading cyber risk management engagements with multiple customers, focusing on security priorities. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 6 to 9 years of experience in security advisement, and deep technical knowledge of SIEM tools. The position supports a hybrid working model, emphasizing collaboration across teams. This role includes conducting security assessments and advising clients on cybersecurity improvements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A cybersecurity technology leader in Toronto is looking for a Principal Architect to influence client cybersecurity strategies. This role involves establishing relationships with executives, delivering strategic consulting, and working across various teams to ensure clients achieve security outcomes. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in senior roles and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $225,000 to $262,500 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real‑world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Job Summary
As a Principal Architect, you will serve as a trusted executive advisor responsible for influencing our clients’ cybersecurity transformation strategies. This role enhances field sales productivity by delivering business‑relevant consulting to strategic customers. You will lead cross‑functional teams to orchestrate advisory‑style engagements, ensuring sales campaigns align with customer executive priorities and drive them to successful security outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain executive‑level relationships (CISO and above) in strategic accounts to drive growth.
Advocate for Palo Alto Networks’ transformative solution architectures, reshaping client security strategies through strategic conversations.
Proactively collaborate and exchange information with sales, engineering, and Unit42 teams to develop differentiated proposals that demonstrate clear business and technical value.
Conduct high‑impact consulting engagements, including architectural assessments and workshops, to set a strategic agenda with the customer.
Identify and document client strategic goals and priority outcomes, working with specialists to build business cases around measurable benefits.
Provide expert insights to clients on risk reduction, operational excellence, and cost management.
Serve as a key resource to Product Management, providing insights on current challenges, competitive intelligence, and emerging market needs.
Challenge curiously by maintaining continuous learning to sustain technical leadership.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a senior role as an end customer, cybersecurity vendor, or consultant.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (BSCS) or equivalent practical experience.
Deep technical knowledge of and hands‑on experience with security operations, SIEM, endpoint security, and incident response.
Demonstrable experience establishing credibility and delivering strategic messaging to large enterprise executives (CISO and above).
Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time to customer and company locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with network security, SASE/Zero Trust, cloud security, and identity management.
Strong fundamental knowledge of networking and/or cloud computing principles and practices.
Proven ability to analyse complex problems with a systematic approach to find and solve root causes, even under pressure.
Exceptional organisational and presentation skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$225,000.00 – $262,500.00/yr
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Your Career
In this client-facing role, the Principal Consultant will lead complex Zero Trust engagements and produce deliverables inclusive of findings, recommendations, best practices, technical capability enhancements, and strategic roadmap items. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of deep technical architecture and high-stakes consulting, translating complex Zero Trust theory into resilient, real-world deployments for our most sophisticated clients.
Your Impact
Drive high-value, billable Zero Trust transformation engagements that convert complex security challenges into resilient architectural outcomes.
Simultaneously deliver elite advisory services to our clients and assist in scaling Unit 42’s Zero Trust practice through technical innovation and business development.
Assess enterprise architectures to expose hidden zones of implicit trust and high-risk lateral movement paths.
Analyze enterprise telemetry and policy logs to identify visibility gaps across identity, device, and network layers.
Execute Zero Trust risk assessments grounded in best practices such as NIST SP 800-207, the CISA ZT Maturity Model, and MITRE ATT&CK to quantify architectural vulnerabilities
Devise strategic security transformation recommendations and solutions, to include Unit 42 services and Palo Alto Networks technology, to assist customers in reducing risks
Design risk-based control sets that prioritize identity-centric protection and least-privilege access.
Audit the technical integration of SASE, Identity, EDR/XDR, and Cloud Security to ensure they function as a unified, automated fabric rather than a collection of disconnected silos.
Develop ZT Roadmaps that provide clients with a realistic, phased path to retiring legacy perimeter defenses.
Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Expand Unit 42’s market influence by spearheading high-visibility initiatives, from keynote speaking and industry publications to internal intellectual property development that cements our position as a leading authority on Zero Trust security.
Your Experience
6+ years leading high-stakes cybersecurity advisory and risk management engagements for enterprise clients.
Former professional services and consulting experience required.
3+ years of consulting experience architecting and deploying Zero Trust, SASE, or Identity-centric security models for large, multinational organizations.
Strong track record in strengthening existing and developing net-new client relationships.
Lead enterprise Zero Trust advisory engagements, translating business risk into actionable architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-207, NIST NCCoE Zero Trust use cases, and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.
Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures across IAM, network, endpoint, cloud, application, and security operations domains for large, complex enterprises.
Perform enterprise security and architecture assessments to identify gaps, dependencies, and maturity levels, producing clear roadmaps toward an optimized Zero Trust posture.
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, board members, and senior leadership, while also engaging deeply with engineers, architects, and security operations teams.
Create high-quality client-ready deliverables including reference architectures, target-state designs, migration roadmaps, executive presentations, and technical runbooks.
Demonstrate solution architecture leadership, maintaining technical vision from strategy through detailed design and implementation.
Apply a vendor-agnostic, capability-driven approach to security architecture, mapping controls and outcomes before technologies.
Possess deep hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Prisma Access, NGFW, Cortex XDR, and their role in Zero Trust and SASE architectures.
Architect and position modern security capabilities including ZTNA, NGFW, SSE, SASE, CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, CASB, SSPM, SWG, IAM, and DLP within enterprise transformation programs.
Evaluate and integrate identity-centric controls such as SSO, MFA, device posture, least privilege, and continuous trust evaluation.
Understand security architecture in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Lead and mentor cross‑functional consulting teams, driving high-quality delivery, technical rigor, and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent engagements.
Communicate complex security concepts with clarity and confidence through executive briefings, technical workshops, and public speaking engagements.
Understand security controls using industry frameworks and compliance (CIS, NIST 800‑53).
Contribute to business growth through pre‑sales support, solution positioning, and strengthening long‑term client relationships.
Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%).
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Network Security or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations.
The Team
Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long‑term support to improve our clients’ security posture.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $151,000 - $208,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here (http://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/).
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview
Our Mission: At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are: In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Job Summary
As a Principal Consultant in our Zero Trust Advisory practice, you will lead complex, client-facing engagements, translating advanced Zero Trust theory into resilient, real-world security architectures. You will serve as a senior technical and strategic advisor for our most sophisticated clients, shaping their security posture and driving high-value transformation. This role is pivotal in delivering elite advisory services while also scaling Unit 42's market-leading Zero Trust practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-value, billable Zero Trust transformation engagements, converting complex security challenges into resilient architectural outcomes for enterprise clients.
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and technical teams, translating business risk into actionable security architectures aligned with NIST and CISA frameworks.
Assess enterprise architectures to expose hidden zones of implicit trust, analyze telemetry to identify visibility gaps, and design risk-based control sets that prioritize least-privilege access.
Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures across IAM, network, endpoint, and cloud domains, producing clear roadmaps toward an optimized security posture.
Proactively collaborate with clients and internal teams to scope new opportunities, draft statements of work, and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Audit the technical integration of SASE, Identity, and XDR solutions to ensure they function as a unified, automated security fabric.
Drive thought leadership by developing intellectual property, presenting at industry events, and mentoring team members to enhance our collective expertise.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
6+ years of experience leading cybersecurity advisory, risk management, or professional services engagements for enterprise clients.
3+ years of direct consulting experience architecting and deploying Zero Trust, SASE, or Identity-centric security models for large organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in designing end-to-end security architectures aligned with frameworks like NIST SP 800-207 and the CISA ZT Maturity Model.
Deep, hands-on expertise with modern security capabilities such as ZTNA, NGFW, SSE, SASE, CNAPP, XDR, and IAM.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of strengthening client relationships and contributing to business growth through pre-sales and solution positioning.
Experience architecting security solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Deep expertise with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Prisma Access, NGFW, and Cortex XDR.
Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both executive and engineering audiences.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
The example compensation range is provided for illustration and may vary by location and experience.
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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