Principal Consultant, Zero Trust Advisory, Proactive Services (Unit 42) Job at Palo Alto Networks Italia (Toronto)

Principal Consultant, Zero Trust Advisory, Proactive Services (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks Italia

Location:
Canada , Toronto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

151000.00 - 208000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

In this client-facing role, the Principal Consultant will lead complex Zero Trust engagements and produce deliverables inclusive of findings, recommendations, best practices, technical capability enhancements, and strategic roadmap items. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of deep technical architecture and high-stakes consulting, translating complex Zero Trust theory into resilient, real-world deployments for our most sophisticated clients.

Job Responsibility:

Drive high-value, billable Zero Trust transformation engagements that convert complex security challenges into resilient architectural outcomes
Simultaneously deliver elite advisory services to our clients and assist in scaling Unit 42’s Zero Trust practice through technical innovation and business development
Assess enterprise architectures to expose hidden zones of implicit trust and high-risk lateral movement paths
Analyze enterprise telemetry and policy logs to identify visibility gaps across identity, device, and network layers
Execute Zero Trust risk assessments grounded in best practices such as NIST SP 800-207, the CISA ZT Maturity Model, and MITRE ATT&CK to quantify architectural vulnerabilities
Devise strategic security transformation recommendations and solutions, to include Unit 42 services and Palo Alto Networks technology, to assist customers in reducing risks
Design risk-based control sets that prioritize identity-centric protection and least-privilege access
Audit the technical integration of SASE, Identity, EDR/XDR, and Cloud Security to ensure they function as a unified, automated fabric rather than a collection of disconnected silos
Develop ZT Roadmaps that provide clients with a realistic, phased path to retiring legacy perimeter defenses
Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Expand Unit 42’s market influence by spearheading high-visibility initiatives, from keynote speaking and industry publications to internal intellectual property development that cements our position as a leading authority on Zero Trust security

Requirements:

6+ years leading high-stakes cybersecurity advisory and risk management engagements for enterprise clients
Former professional services and consulting experience required
3+ years of consulting experience architecting and deploying Zero Trust, SASE, or Identity-centric security models for large, multinational organizations
Strong track record in strengthening existing and developing net-new client relationships
Lead enterprise Zero Trust advisory engagements, translating business risk into actionable architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-207, NIST NCCoE Zero Trust use cases, and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
Design and deliver end-to-end Zero Trust architectures across IAM, network, endpoint, cloud, application, and security operations domains for large, complex enterprises
Perform enterprise security and architecture assessments to identify gaps, dependencies, and maturity levels, producing clear roadmaps toward an optimized Zero Trust posture
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, board members, and senior leadership, while also engaging deeply with engineers, architects, and security operations teams
Create high-quality client-ready deliverables including reference architectures, target-state designs, migration roadmaps, executive presentations, and technical runbooks
Demonstrate solution architecture leadership, maintaining technical vision from strategy through detailed design and implementation
Apply a vendor-agnostic, capability-driven approach to security architecture, mapping controls and outcomes before technologies
Possess deep hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Prisma Access, NGFW, Cortex XDR, and their role in Zero Trust and SASE architectures
Architect and position modern security capabilities including ZTNA, NGFW, SSE, SASE, CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, CASB, SSPM, SWG, IAM, and DLP within enterprise transformation programs
Evaluate and integrate identity-centric controls such as SSO, MFA, device posture, least privilege, and continuous trust evaluation
Understand security architecture in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Lead and mentor cross-functional consulting teams, driving high-quality delivery, technical rigor, and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent engagements
Communicate complex security concepts with clarity and confidence through executive briefings, technical workshops, and public speaking engagements
Understand security controls using industry frameworks and compliance (CIS, NIST 800-53)
Contribute to business growth through pre-sales support, solution positioning, and strengthening long-term client relationships
Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%)
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Network Security or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations

What we offer:

restricted stock units
bonus
employee benefits

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Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Principal Consultant, Zero Trust Advisory, Proactive Services (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks Italia

Location:
Canada , Toronto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

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