Job Title: Fractional Network Consultant

Location-Type: Remote

Start Date: October

Duration: Contract, 12 weeks

Compensation Range: $100-$150/hr W2

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Job Description:

The client is seeking an experienced, technology-agnostic NSPM Architect/Consultant to lead a time-boxed assessment, solution recommendation, and proof of concept that will determine the optimal long-term network security policy management strategy for the organization.

Job Summary

• Assess the client's current network security policy management environment, workflows, requirements, and existing technology capabilities.
• Evaluate the client's existing Palo Alto Networks and ServiceNow functionality against dedicated NSPM platforms to identify capability gaps.
• Conduct a detailed gap and capability analysis across all candidate solutions, including evaluation of implementation complexity, licensing, integration requirements, and total cost of ownership.
• Design the recommended target architecture for enterprise Network Security Policy Management based on assessment findings.
• Build and execute a working proof of concept within the 12-week engagement using representative firewall policies and ServiceNow workflows.
• Deliver a scored capability assessment, recommended architecture, POC results, product and licensing recommendation, implementation estimate, proposed operating model, and production deployment roadmap.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) in enterprise environments.
• Deep, hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall environments and security policy management.
• Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow, specifically workflows and integrations related to firewall change management or network security.
• Experience evaluating or implementing FireMon or a comparable NSPM platform.
• Experience conducting formal technology assessments, product evaluations, and proofs of concept.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into architecture, cost, and implementation recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combined hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (Strata Cloud Manager), ServiceNow, and FireMon or equivalent NSPM tools.
• Experience designing integrations between security platforms and ITSM or workflow systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide objective, vendor-agnostic product recommendations supported by evidence.
• Background in network security architecture with expertise in firewall policy design and governance.