Senior Technical Consultant (Network Security)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Consultant (Network Security): Leading firewall, network access control, and SASE engagements across diverse enterprise environments with an accent on next-generation firewall design, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust architectures. Focus on end-to-end delivery from discovery and design through implementation, testing, and knowledge transfer for complex security strategies.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 a year

Company

hirify.global builds platforms for digital business by weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, helping enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

What you will do

• Lead firewall, network access control, and SASE engagements across enterprise environments.
• Design and deploy Cisco Secure Firewall and Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.
• Implement Cisco ISE for 802.1X authentication, TACACS+ device administration, and network access policy enforcement.
• Configure and deploy SASE platforms (Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Secure Access, or Netskope).
• Develop and maintain Zero Trust maturity roadmaps for clients.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and train client operations teams on day-2 management and incident response.

Requirements

• 7+ years of network security, infrastructure security, or security engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a consulting, professional services, or client-facing delivery role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and deploying Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD/FMC) and Palo Alto Networks NGFW (PAN-OS/Panorama) in production environments.
• Production experience deploying Cisco ISE for 802.1X authentication, TACACS+ device administration, and network access policy enforcement.
• Production experience with at least one SASE platform (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Secure Access, or Netskope).
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VPN technologies, network segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS VPC, Azure VNet, GCP VPC) and identity and access management platforms (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML 2.0, SCIM).

Culture & Benefits

• Prioritize creating a culture of belonging where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard.
• Equal opportunity employer, embracing all candidates that contribute to diversification and enrichment of ideas.
• Investment in top-notch technologies, cross-department training, and sponsorship of certifications and credentials for continued learning.
• Comprehensive USA employment benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid company holidays, paid time off, and paid parental and caregiver leave.