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Security Consultant – PCNSE, Firewalls, Hybrid (3d/w London) Outside IR35 - £600/day

NST Recruitment Limited
London
6 months ago
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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 thePCNSE (or PCNSC) certification.


The Security Consultant position would be3 days a week in central London,remote the rest so you must be local throughout the contract.


The Security Consultant isOutside 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 haveat least one


Please ensure yourlocationis clear on your CV/application.As the role requires 3days/week on site inLondon - 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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