Strategic Security Transformation Advisor

Palo Alto Networks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 213,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Transformation Programs Advisor to connect client business objectives with enterprise security architectures. You will model ROI, define target security postures, and craft strategic roadmaps for modern identity and security architectures across large enterprise customers.

You will collaborate with executive sponsors, product, and sales teams to frame engagements around business value, risk reduction, and measurable outcomes, while guiding modernization programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in value engineering, management consulting, security architecture, or enterprise transformation.
• Deep understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, identity management, and risk frameworks.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, ROI/TCO, and business case formulation for complex programs.
• Exceptional presentation and executive communication skills with the ability to influence C-level leaders.

Responsibilities

• Value Engineering & Financial Modeling: Build financial models and business cases to prove security modernization value.
• Risk & Value Assessment: Evaluate costs and risks to help prioritize transformation investments.
• Executive Roadmaps: Deliver strategic roadmaps for complex enterprise security programs.
• Strategic Advisory & Pre-Sales Engagement: Align vision with client drivers; conduct executive workshops.
• Outcome‑Focused Messaging: Emphasize resilience, efficiency, and long‑term risk reduction in discussions.
• Architectural Vision & Strategy: Advise on Zero Trust, privilege management, and cloud‑first models.
• Best Practice Standardization: Develop repeatable consultative templates and engagement models.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide SME input during strategic reviews, communicating business value and feasibility.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Leadership: Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Customer Ops to align requirements.

Skills

5+ years value engineering

Management consulting

Enterprise IT infrastructure knowledge

Financial modeling / ROI / TCO

Executive communication

Education

Security & Governance CISSP/CISM

Cloud Architecture AWS/Azure/Google

Process & Program Management PMP/ITIL

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Transformation Programs Advisor to connect client business objectives with enterprise security architectures. You will model ROI, define target security postures, and craft strategic roadmaps for modern identity and security architectures across large enterprise customers.

You will collaborate with executive sponsors, product, and sales teams to frame engagements around business value, risk reduction, and measurable outcomes, while guiding modernization programs