Job Description

Contract Type:

Outside IR35

Location:

Remote (UK-based)

Duration:

6 Months

Overview

We are looking for a Network Security Consultant with strong Palo Alto Networks expertise to deliver a complex SSL decryption deployment across a multi-cluster firewall environment. The consultant will play a lead role in designing, configuring, and rolling out secure outbound SSL decryption for a large enterprise network, ensuring performance, policy integrity, and compliance with internal security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver an end-to-end SSL Outbound Decryption implementation across several HA firewall clusters Design and configure decryption profiles, certificates, and related security rules within existing network infrastructure Collaborate with customer engineering teams to plan and execute production cutovers and post-deployment validation Create and maintain documentation including configuration details, deployment runbooks, and validation reports Provide troubleshooting and escalation support during go-live activities Conduct structured knowledge transfer sessions to enable internal operational ownership Work within established governance, change control, and security frameworks

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama Proven background in SSL/TLS decryption, certificate lifecycle management, and policy design Deep understanding of HA architectures, User-ID, and URL Filtering integrations Capable of managing customer stakeholders and technical leads in enterprise environments Self-sufficient contractor able to operate effectively under Outside IR35 conditions

Desirable

PCNSE or equivalent Palo Alto certification Prior consulting or professional services delivery experience * Familiarity with large-scale security infrastructure projects