Network Security Consultant (Palo Alto, Zscaler)

TL;DR

Network Security Consultant (Palo Alto, Zscaler): Providing design, implementation, and support expertise for advanced network and security solutions for clients with an accent on integrating various firewall platforms, SDWAN technologies, and identity management systems. Focus on aligning technology solutions with customer requirements, leading project tasks, and improving internal processes.

Location: Chicago, IL, USA (Flexible work-from-home policy, travel required)

Salary: $120,000–$130,000

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned technology consulting firm based in Oak Brook, IL, focused on delivering advanced network and security solutions to diverse clients.

What you will do

• Provide design, implementation, and support expertise to clients and project teams.
• Understand customer requirements and align with technology solutions.
• Lead and execute project-level tasks and milestones.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consultants.
• Participate in business development and pre-sales activities.
• Evaluate and improve internal processes.

Requirements

• Strong IT and consulting background.
• Ability to engage with CxO and Director/Manager levels.
• Strong understanding of network and network security architectures, solutions, processes, frameworks, and components.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler integration projects, including remote deployment services and advanced cloud firewall configurations.
• Hands-on experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls, including managing and executing multiple firewall migration projects.
• Successfully managed and executed multiple SDWAN projects across multiple vendors (e.g., Palo Alto, Viptella, Silverpeak).
• Knowledge of network protection including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SSL, VPN, DLP, NAC, and WAF.
• Expertise in incident response, security monitoring, threat management, and forensics.
• Experience with identity management including AAA, AD/ADFS, MFA, SSO, RADIUS.
• Familiarity with risk/compliance, policy management, vulnerability management, log management, change control, and security analytics/reporting (e.g., Splunk).
• Willingness to travel.

Nice to have

• PCSNE and/or PSE certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned culture driven by innovation and collaboration.
• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and mental wellness programs.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match.
• Access to financial planning expertise and continuous learning opportunities for career development.