United States, United States · Information Technology
SME- Palo Firewall VPN/Network/Datacenter-Remote
NO 3rd Parties Year Long Project at least Great Company Unlimited Growth
Paid Certs *Extremely Sr level position *Palo *Network *Datacenter * Night and weekend migration work on a regular basis through conclusion of data center exit. Will work on multiple projects and will submit time for time worked. *Certs like CCIE R/S or CCIE DC and PCSNE
Scope: The Senior Technical Consultant – Network Security will serve as a subject matter expert for Palo Alto firewalls, VPN tunnels, and B2B connectivity within a high-complexity Fortune 10 client environment. This role is critical to the planning, execution, and validation of a large-scale data center migration, ensuring that all firewall components, policies, and connectivity requirements are accurately implemented for each application and vendor owner. The ideal candidate is highly technical, detail-oriented, and results-driven, capable of navigating complex network and security requirements, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and delivering solutions that align with business and technical objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, planning, and execution of Palo Alto firewall components as part of a large-scale data center migration.
Manage VPN tunnel configurations, B2B connectivity, and firewall policies for each application and vendor owner, ensuring secure and seamless migration.
Collaborate with application owners, network teams, and security stakeholders to validate requirements, assess dependencies, and coordinate cutovers.
Develop and maintain migration plans, technical documentation, and configuration standards to ensure repeatable, reliable implementation.
Troubleshoot complex firewall, VPN, and B2B connectivity issues, providing actionable recommendations and rapid resolution.
Conduct post-migration validation and testing to ensure compliance with security policies and operational continuity.
Maintain awareness of best practices, emerging security technologies, and Palo Alto product capabilities to inform architecture and design decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor to client teams, providing guidance on firewall architecture, policy optimization, and secure connectivity strategies.
Delegate and direct additional engineers, providing guidance, task assignments, and oversight to ensure work is executed accurately and efficiently across the migration effort.
Night and weekend migration work on a regular basis through conclusion of data center exit