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Position Title: Senior Consultant - Network Security
Position Location: Remote in the US
Job Summary:
As a Senior Consultant within our Digital Infrastructure Practice, you will be at the forefront of driving digital transformation initiatives for our clients. Leveraging your expertise in infrastructure technologies, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and security.
This role is responsible for implementing, supporting, and providing design assistance for complex network and security solutions across enterprise client environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting background, deep expertise in next-generation firewalls.
This is a client-facing role requiring both technical excellence and the ability to deliver high-quality project outcomes in dynamic environments.
Essential Functions:
- Implement, migrate, and support network and security solutions across customer environments
- Provide design assistance and validation for network and security architectures in collaboration with internal architects and client stakeholders
- Serve as a technical SME for next-generation firewall platforms including:
- Juniper
- Aruba
- Fortinet
- Cisco
- Palo Alto
- Perform network assessments and provide implementation-focused recommendations
- Execute complex migrations (e.g., firewall replacements, SD-WAN transitions, data center modernization)
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including implementation guides, as-built documentation, and runbooks
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to customers and internal teams
- Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across hybrid environments (on-prem, cloud, remote users)
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in networking and cybersecurity
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on network security and enterprise networking
- Proven experience in a consulting or professional services role (customer-facing project delivery)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama)
- Fortinet FortiGate / FortiManager
- Cisco firewalls (ISE, Firepower, FMC)
- Juniper firewalls (SRX Series)
- Aruba (Clearpass)
- Strong understanding of:
- Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs)
- VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
- Network segmentation and zero trust architectures
- Ability to create clear and professional technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills
- Strong client-facing presence with the ability to lead technical discussions
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently or within a team
- Strong documentation and presentation skills
- Industry certifications such as:
- Palo Alto (PCNSE/PCNSC)
- Fortinet (NSE 6/7/8)
- Cisco (CCNP, CCIE)
- Juniper (JNCIS, JNCIA)
- Aruba (ACDP, ACCX, ADCNS)
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud networking
- Familiarity with identity integrations (Azure AD, SAML, MFA) in SASE environments
- Experience deploying or supporting SDWAN and SASE Solutions
- Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, APIs)
- Prior experience working for a VAR, MSP, or consulting organization
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Employees hired under this position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time with or without notice.
Pellera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network security consultant jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on experience in network security or information security
- Active CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent security certification
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint detection tools
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, or security audits
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Network Security Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the engagement model
Consulting roles split between project-based and retainer work. Make clear on your resume whether you've delivered discrete engagements with defined outcomes or provided ongoing advisory. Hiring managers screen for fit with their delivery model before anything else.
List certifications in a dedicated section
Certifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP, and CISM are hard filters in applicant tracking systems. Put them in their own section near the top of your resume so automated screeners and recruiters find them before reading your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network security consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by compliance framework
Many openings are written around a specific framework, whether NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, or HIPAA. Search for the framework name alongside the job title to surface roles where your specific compliance experience is a direct match.
Prepare a client scenario for technical interviews
Most network security consultant interviews include a scenario question where you diagnose a breach or design a remediation plan. Walk in with a real client situation, anonymized, that shows your methodology from threat identification through resolution and stakeholder communication.
Negotiate scope before accepting the offer
Consulting offers often include a travel requirement that isn't fully explained during hiring. Before accepting, confirm the expected percentage of on-site client time, which regions are covered, and whether that figure is guaranteed or can expand based on staffing needs.
Network Security Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network security consultants?
Ahead, Cisco, and Anovia are hiring the most network security consultants right now, with openings concentrated in New Jersey, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and large professional services firms tend to post the highest volume of consulting roles at any given time.
How many network security consultant jobs are remote?
About 75% of network security consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Advisory, compliance, and risk assessment roles are the most likely to be remote, while roles involving on-site network audits, red team engagements, or government facility work typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a network security consultant?
Start by building a foundation in networking and systems administration, then move into dedicated security roles such as security analyst or incident responder. Earn at least one widely recognized certification, such as CISSP or CEH, to validate your expertise. From there, build a portfolio of documented engagements or projects that demonstrate advisory judgment, not just technical execution, before moving into a consulting title.
Can you get hired as a network security consultant with little experience?
Entry points exist, but they usually require compensating credentials. Candidates with limited professional experience who hold a relevant certification, have completed independent penetration testing through platforms like bug bounty programs, or hold a degree in cybersecurity can land junior consulting or associate consultant roles. Smaller boutique firms and managed security service providers hire more aggressively at the junior level than large enterprise consultancies.
What does the network security consultant interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter screen covering background and availability. The second is a technical interview where you're assessed on your knowledge of tools, frameworks, and attack methodologies. The third is a scenario or case interview where you walk through a client situation. Final rounds at consulting firms often include a cultural or behavioral interview with a senior partner or practice lead.
Where can I find and apply to network security consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to network security consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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