Optiv

Sr. Consultant - Firewall/Network and Edge Security I Remote, USA

Austin, Texas, United States

$116,500 – $156,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Cybersecurity, ConsultingIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Fully Remote (Continental U.S.)
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $116,500.00 - $156,000.00 Annual

This position is a fully remote opportunity available to candidates anywhere in the continental U.S. Consultants are expected to be skilled in both technical and soft skills, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to collaborate within diverse project teams. The role requires establishing and maintaining productive relationships with various teams, contributing to operational efficiency, and supporting training and development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience implementing Palo Alto Networks products, including Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, and optionally Prisma Cortex.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud providers: AWS, Azure, and optionally GCP.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks.
  • Minimum 2-4 years of professional Information Security experience in a consulting, vendor, or enterprise-level role.
  • Minimum Palo Alto Certification: PCNSE
  • PCNSC certification is highly desired.
  • InfoSec/Cyber implementation experience.
  • Fully qualified/certified on 1 or more technologies.
  • Experience in a customer-facing/consulting capacity.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead junior consulting professionals.
  • Ability to work US hours (any time zone – Pacific/Mountain/Central/Eastern time zone).

Responsibilities

  • Participate in capacity planning and HW specification recommendation efforts.
  • Participate in all Technology deployment activities, connector configuration, custom rule development, workflow configuration and development, and third-party system integration.
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing and bug-related engineering efforts.
  • Design and implement on specific technology build processes, code migration, and source control use.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and post-production support activities as necessary.
  • Act as a contributor in Optiv communities for solutions of focus.
  • Complete administrative project tasks like time and expense entry, status reporting, and project completion reporting.
  • Confirm that work is of the highest quality as per Optiv’s quality standards.

Application Instructions

  • (Application instructions are not provided in the original job description.)

Company Information

  • Company: Optiv
  • LI-NA1 (Diversity and Inclusion identifier)

Skills

Palo Alto Networks
Prisma Access
Prisma Cloud
Prisma Cortex
AWS
Azure
GCP
Cybersecurity
Information Security
Consulting
Customer-facing
Capacity Planning
Network Security
Firewall
Workflow Configuration
Third-party Integration
UAT
Source Control

Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$12MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Rising competition from AI-driven cybersecurity firms like Secuvy.
Complexity in managing numerous cybersecurity tools may hinder effectiveness.
Meeting Zero Trust compliance deadlines requires significant investments.

Differentiation

Optiv offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored to diverse industry needs.
The company excels in Zero Trust architecture implementation for federal agencies.
Optiv's Future Point initiative explores AI, quantum computing, and IoT impacts.

Upsides

Optiv's AI Security Services enhance innovation and efficiency for clients.
Recognition as a leader in IDC MarketScape boosts Optiv's consulting credibility.
Increased cybersecurity budgets reflect growing demand for Optiv's services.

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