Principal Consultant

Summary

Join Palo Alto Networks as a Principal Consultant in Unit 42, a senior-level consulting role focused on delivering threat-led and technology-driven cybersecurity consulting services. You will lead and oversee engagements, working with a dedicated team to win new business and manage client relationships. This role requires a passion for cybersecurity, continuous learning, and a strong understanding of emerging trends and technologies. As a trusted advisor, you will deliver exceptional technical consulting services, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and advocate for innovative approaches. You will be responsible for delivering proactive consulting services, conducting SOC assessments, and collaborating with colleagues to achieve operational and practice development goals. The position also involves cultivating client relationships and amplifying Unit 42's presence through thought leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience delivering a wide range of cybersecurity consulting services, including at least 4 of the following 8 for global enterprise customers Security operations (highly preferred for this position)
• Application security (including AI)
• Cloud security
• Red & purple teaming
• Cybersecurity risk assessments
• Cybersecurity strategy & transformations
• Cyber crisis management
• Zero Trust
• Able to split your time across commercial support, client delivery, and technical expertise and skills maintenance activities
• Strong presentation, communication, and presentation skills with verifiable industry experience communicating at CxO and/or Board of Directors level
• Client services mindset and exceptional client management skills
• Public speaking experience, demonstrated writing ability, including technical reports, business communication, and thought leadership pieces
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience or equivalent military experience to meet job requirements and expectations
• Professional industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and other leading industry certifications in line with our services portfolio
• Expert level of knowledge of applicable laws, compliance regulations, and industry standards as it relates to privacy, security, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Delivery of our proactive consulting services, ensuring their consistency, quality and highest level of customer service
• Provide hands-on, expert-level proactive Security Operations Center (SOC) assessment and transformation services to clients and deliver findings to CxO and/or Board of Directors
• Work with the BDM and CSM to perform pipeline generation activities
• Lead scoping and services overview conversations with clients for prospective engagements in area of expertise, presenting with credibility and authority, clearly articulating various approaches and methodologies to audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnel
• Collaborate with peers and leaders across Unit 42 to drive operational and practice development goals
• Identify and execute strategies for service development, enablement, and product adoption
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clientele to increase awareness of Unit 42’s’ capabilities and provide on-demand expertise for client needs
• Amplify Unit 42s’ presence and credibility in the marketplace through thought leadership, including via speaking engagements, articles, whitepapers, and media exposure

Benefits

• FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
• Mental and financial health resources
• Personalized learning opportunities