Cloud Security Consultant (Prisma/Cortex Cloud Engineer) - USA

MissionHires; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires seeks a Cloud Security Consultant to lead delivery of Palo Alto Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud installations, configurations, and integrations for client environments. The role focuses on architecting secure cloud solutions, automating security workflows, and building dashboards and reports for stakeholders.

You will gather requirements, implement security tooling, train client staff, and drive improvements across delivery processes while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNAPP platforms (Prisma/Cortex Cloud, Wiz, Orca, Crowdstrike, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in IT, security, risk, or professional services.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong experience with containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Shift Left.
• Solid understanding of the vulnerability management lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Python or similar.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Knowledge of ISO/NIST/CIS/PCI security frameworks.
• Experience customizing or developing security tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the requirements gathering process.
• Develop and implement security software solutions.
• Install and configure security solutions.
• Build custom reports, dashboards, alerts, and scans.
• Analyze scan results and assess risk.
• Conduct security assessments and audits.
• Support upgrades and migrations.
• Serve as technical architect on client projects.
• Train client staff on product usage.
• Improve internal delivery methods and tools.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

CNAPP expertise

Security

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Containers & Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Shift Left

Python

Communication

Security frameworks (ISO/NIST/CIS/PCI)

Security tooling customization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Prisma/Cortex Cloud

Job description

Overview

The Cloud Security Consultant role performs Palo Alto Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud installation, configuration, customization, automation, and integration for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading the requirements gathering process

• Developing and implementing security software solutions

• Installing and configuring security solutions

• Building custom reports, dashboards, alerts, and scans

• Analyzing scan results and assessing risk

• Conducting security assessments and audits

• Supporting upgrades and migrations

• Serving as technical architect on support or CRM projects

• Training client staff on product usage

• Improving internal delivery methods and tools

• Maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

• Experience in a CNAPP (Prisma/Cortex Cloud, Wiz, Orca, Crowdstrike, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 4+ years in IT, security, risk, or professional services

• Deep understanding of AWS/Azure/GCP

• Strong experience with containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Shift Left, etc.

• Solid understanding of the vulnerability management lifecycle

• Coding in Python or similar

• Strong communication skills (written & spoken)

• Knowledge of ISO/NIST/CIS/PCI security frameworks

• Experience customizing or developing security tools