Cyber Security Consultant

Job title Cyber Security

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security professional to lead our customer-facing security portfolio. This role requires a strong combination of hands-on technical expertise, consulting acumen, and market knowledge. The successful candidate will drive security engagements across diverse technology domains while ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and customer business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the security portfolio in customer-facing engagements, acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
• Design, implement, and oversee security solutions across:
• Firewalls: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point
• Load Balancers: F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM)
• Telco networks, Datacenter, LAN/WAN enterprise environments
• Conduct threat and attack surface assessments and provide mitigation strategies.
• Translate cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, Zero Trust) into actionable programs for clients.
• Deliver security consulting services to C-level stakeholders and technical teams.
• Collaborate with partners, vendors, and ecosystem players to design and deliver best-fit solutions.
• Stay updated on market trends and threat landscape, ensuring solutions remain current and competitive.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members.
• Bring in practitioner view for security offering.
• Should have product development experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years in a customer-facing leadership role.
• Hands-on expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting:
• Firewalls: FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point
• Load Balancers: F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM)
• Strong knowledge of telco networks, datacenter security, LAN/WAN enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to conduct attack surface analysis and implement remediation measures.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, Zero Trust, etc.
• Excellent consulting, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity vendor landscape and market trends.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH.
• Vendor certifications: Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP Security, F5 Certified.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance strategic advisory with hands-on technical delivery.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Consulting mindset with ability to bridge business and technical discussions.
• Leadership skills to manage portfolio and guide teams.
• High integrity, customer-centric approach, and ability to perform under pressure.