Security Consultant – PCNSE, Firewalls, Hybrid (3d/w London) Outside IR35 - £600/day
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 80 / hour
Freelance
11-04-2025
Job Specifications
Security Consultant – PCNSE, Firewalls, NGFW, Panorama, Palo Alto, Virtualisation, Container Network, Optimisation, Strata Cloud Manager, Hybrid (3d/w London) Outside IR35
This is an exceptional Senior Security Consultant opportunity with a leading tech organisation.
Due to the nature of the projects the Security Consultant must have the PCNSE (or PCNSC) certification.
The Security Consultant position would be 3 days a week in central London, remote the rest so you must be local throughout the contract.
The Security Consultant is Outside IR35.
As Security Consultant you will be the go to SME on the project for all things Security and Firewall related. The Security Consultant must have a PCNSE certification (essential) and ideally they would have PCNSC (desirable) Strong knowledge of Palo Alto tools/technologies are essential as is Panorama Firewall Management experience. The Security Consultant will be responsible for optimising and implementing security projects, knowledge transfer and also the creation of documentation, runbooks, playbooks etc. The Security Consultant will act as the tech authority on all thing Palo Alto, including training of colleagues as required. Strong Virtualisation, Container Network firewalls and Strata Cloud Manager would also be beneficial as Security Consultant. Excellent client facing and communication skills are a must.
Key skills as Security Consultant
Based commutable distance form London
PCNSE Certification (essential)
Strong commercial experience on Palo Alto related projects
Panorama Firewall Management
NGFW
Optimisation
Knowledge transfer
Creation of documentation, runbooks, playbooks
Acting as technical authority on all things PA
Excellent client facing and communication skills
Desirable skills as Security Consultant
PCNSC Certification
VM & CN FWs, Strata Cloud Manager
This is a fantastic Security Consultant contract with exciting projects and longevity on offer.
Key skills: Security Consultant – PCNSE, Firewalls, NGFW, Panorama, Palo Alto Networks, Virtualisation, Container Network, Optimalisation, Strata Cloud Manager, (Hybrid 3d/w London)
*PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING*
PCNSE (or PCNSC) are essential please do not apply unless you have at least one
Please ensure your location is clear on your CV/application. As the role requires 3days/week on site in London - location is a factor, applications without location may be rejected
*PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SWITCHBOARD TO DISCUSS APPLICATIONS* Due to high volume we cannot discuss individual applications one of our Consultants will contact you if your application is suitable.
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