Overall responsibility and accountability of an engagements delivery success
Strong knowledge of Cisco Security platforms working with clients. Including Architecture, Design, Implementation, Testing, Documentation, Mentoring, and Handoffs.
Delivery of high-quality documentation
Strong design and implementation ability in one of the following automation techniques: Ansible, Terraform, Python, Salt, Chef, and/or Puppet
Understanding and experience of other Security platforms within hybrid-cloud environments within AWS, GCP, or Azure
Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security solutions.
Configure and maintain Panorama for centralized management of Palo Alto firewalls.
Deploy and manage Palo Alto SD-WAN solutions to ensure optimal network performance and security.
Provide ongoing administration and support for Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and SD-WAN.
Train and mentor junior network engineers on Palo Alto and SD-WAN technologies.
Create and maintain trusted advisor relationship with clients via quality communications, high quality, listening, and composure during projects
Present and lead various technical workshop modules with potential and current clients
Responsible for the assignment and success of deliverable creation and presentation within the context of delivery engagements
Identify new sales opportunities within current projects and work with sales to drive to closure
Stay up to date on Zero-Trust Security trends in multiple markets
Project Skills
Must be familiar with a combination of Ciscos Security platforms (ISE, SecureFirewall, Secure Network/Cloud Analytics, SecureX, Cisco Secure Workload), combined with other industry leading 3rd party security solutions, value proposition, use cases, and ability to drive conversations around requirements and platform applications.
Must be well versed in the architectural best practices of implementing Zero-Trust solutions, while adapting to varying customer environments
Must understand and articulate design automation schemas and integrate them into an integrated security solution
Must be able to demonstrate Multi-Cloud Zero-Trust design, architecture, and execution planning verbally and technically.
Understand application and network intersection and connecting points in order to insert multiple layers of security at the right level
Must be able to demonstrate conceptually taking an application from initial onboarding, all the way through Segmentation
Must be knowledgeable of API/3rd party integrations
Must be able to train partners and/or clients to enable them in architecture, implementation, and operational best practices
Technically and verbally demonstrate expert knowledge of Zero-Trust methodologies
Implement Green Field and Brown Field deployments
Routing topologies in and out of legacy and next-gen networks
Automation of common tasks and MACD operations with Ansible, Python, or other
Outstanding customer focus by driving for results and problem solving
Great communication skills in both face to face and remote formats
Customer focus thru credibility, reliability, and interactions
Composure during challenging times
Ability to gain a trusted advisor status with every client
Qualifications:
5 years of network and data center consulting experience
3 years of architecting or deploying Security platforms
2 years of experience building Azure or AWS hybrid cloud solutions
3 years of experience configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls
Strong understanding of Panorama for centralized management
Experience with SD-WAN technologies
2 years of experience with common automation tools
Python
Terraform
Ansible
Octopus Deploy
Other Preferred Skills
Experience in large enterprise environments, specifically Health Care, Financial, and Manufacturing
Experience in application and/or DevOps development
Experience with automation and API development
Technical Skills:
Technically and verbally demonstrate expert knowledge across the Cisco security stack
Design and implement on-prem and cloud deployments
Routing topologies in and out of DCs/Colos/Cloud platforms
Dual or multi-cloud security design with Cisco Security platforms
Automation of common tasks and MACD operations with Ansible, Python, or other
Service Graphs and integration with LB and FW devices
Consultative Skills
Outstanding customer focus by driving for results and problem solving
Great communication skills in both face to face and remote formats
Customer focus thru credibility, reliability, and interactions
Composure during challenging times
Ability to gain a trusted advisor status with every client
Architectural knowledge across the full Cisco Security stack
Cisco Secure Workload
Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD/FMS)
Cisco Secure Network/Cloud Analytics
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco SecureX
ThousendEYES (bonus)
Cisco DNACenter
Cisco ACI (bonus)
Cisco Application Dynamics (Bonus)
Cisco Duo
Cisco Secure Access (Anyconnect)
Cisco Secure Endpoint
Certifications:
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Cisco CCNP/CCDP/CCIE Security
Additional relevant certifications (CISSP) are a plus.
