Principal Consultant, Zero Trust Advisory

Palo Alto Networks; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 208,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Vancouver is seeking a seasoned consultant to lead Zero Trust engagements, assess enterprise security risks, and develop transformation strategies for clients. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in cybersecurity advisory, strong client relationship skills, and familiarity with Palo Alto Networks technologies. This role offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a hybrid, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory and risk management.
• 3+ years of experience in consulting on Zero Trust and SASE security models.
• Strong track record in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Zero Trust engagements and produce actionable deliverables.
• Assess enterprise architectures to identify hidden security risks.
• Conduct Zero Trust risk assessments based on industry best practices.
• Develop strategic security transformation recommendations for clients.

Skills

Cybersecurity advisory

Risk management

Client relationship building

Zero Trust model consulting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security

Tools

Palo Alto Networks technologies

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $208,000 per year
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work remotely with a hybrid team that values collaboration
• Engage in high-stakes consulting with sophisticated clients
• Be part of a culture that emphasizes trust, accountability, and shared success
• Contribute to making the digital world a safer place

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead complex Zero Trust engagements and produce actionable deliverables
• Assess enterprise architectures to identify hidden security risks
• Conduct Zero Trust risk assessments based on industry best practices
• Develop strategic security transformation recommendations for clients
• Scope new opportunities and draft statements of work for prospective clients

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory and risk management
• 3+ years of experience in consulting on Zero Trust and SASE security models
• Strong track record in building and maintaining client relationships
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 30% of the time

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leading enterprise Zero Trust advisory engagements
• Proven ability to create high-quality client-ready deliverables
• Deep hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks technologies
• Knowledge of security architecture in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Experience mentoring cross-functional consulting teams

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