Senior Network Security Consultant, Palo Alto Networks
About the role
Job Description
On behalf of our client Affinity is seeking a Senior Network Security Consultant to lead an enterprise firewall modernization engagements across our client base. You'll own the full delivery lifecycle — from architecture and requirements through migration and cutover — with deep hands-on expertise in Palo Alto Networks platforms. This is a client-facing consulting role for someone who can both design the solution and execute it.
Responsibilities
Lead customer engagements end to end: discovery, architecture design, requirements gathering, and delivery. Design and execute firewall migrations from Check Point and Cisco (ASA/Firepower) to Palo Alto Networks. Architect and implement Palo Alto high-availability designs, and plan/execute multi-region firewall migrations. Enable and tune advanced Palo Alto capabilities — TLS/SSL decryption and inspection, WildFire, App-ID, and related Next-Gen features. Extensive experience enabling TLS on enterprise customers to minimize rollout impact. Able to integrate Palo Alto with Strata Cloud Management and full pro capabilities. Provide onsite support and after-hours coverage during migration and cutover windows. Act as the trusted technical advisor to enterprise clients, translating business requirements into secure, scalable network architectures.
Qualifications
Fluent French and English (spoken and written). Strong, demonstrable expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls in enterprise environments. Proven track record of multiple Check Point and Cisco-to-Palo Alto migrations. Hands-on experience enabling advanced capabilities: TLS inspection, WildFire, App-ID. Excellent understanding of Palo Alto high-availability design, with experience migrating many firewalls across different regions. Strong consulting background — able to lead customers, define architecture and requirements, and own delivery. Enterprise-scale experience (required). Willingness to work onsite and provide after-hours support during firewall migrations. Advanced enterprise routing experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, route redistribution, route filtering, summarization, and path selection. Strong understanding of hybrid cloud connectivity, including AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN, private peering, and redundant circuit design. Experience designing and supporting AWS Transit Gateway, including VPC attachments, route tables, segmentation, and centralized inspection patterns. Hands-on knowledge of Azure hub-and-spoke networking, ExpressRoute gateways, route propagation, UDRs, NSGs, and firewall integration. Ability to troubleshoot complex routing issues across on-premises data centers, cloud networks, firewalls, SD-WAN, and VPN tunnels. Strong skills in high availability network design, failover testing, resilient routing, and multi-region/multi-cloud connectivity. Automation skills, Ansible, IaC, Terraform.
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About Affinity
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 13657
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About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!
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Senior Network Security Consultant, Palo Alto Networks
About the role
Job Description
On behalf of our client Affinity is seeking a Senior Network Security Consultant to lead an enterprise firewall modernization engagements across our client base. You'll own the full delivery lifecycle — from architecture and requirements through migration and cutover — with deep hands-on expertise in Palo Alto Networks platforms. This is a client-facing consulting role for someone who can both design the solution and execute it.
Responsibilities
Lead customer engagements end to end: discovery, architecture design, requirements gathering, and delivery. Design and execute firewall migrations from Check Point and Cisco (ASA/Firepower) to Palo Alto Networks. Architect and implement Palo Alto high-availability designs, and plan/execute multi-region firewall migrations. Enable and tune advanced Palo Alto capabilities — TLS/SSL decryption and inspection, WildFire, App-ID, and related Next-Gen features. Extensive experience enabling TLS on enterprise customers to minimize rollout impact. Able to integrate Palo Alto with Strata Cloud Management and full pro capabilities. Provide onsite support and after-hours coverage during migration and cutover windows. Act as the trusted technical advisor to enterprise clients, translating business requirements into secure, scalable network architectures.
Qualifications
Fluent French and English (spoken and written). Strong, demonstrable expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls in enterprise environments. Proven track record of multiple Check Point and Cisco-to-Palo Alto migrations. Hands-on experience enabling advanced capabilities: TLS inspection, WildFire, App-ID. Excellent understanding of Palo Alto high-availability design, with experience migrating many firewalls across different regions. Strong consulting background — able to lead customers, define architecture and requirements, and own delivery. Enterprise-scale experience (required). Willingness to work onsite and provide after-hours support during firewall migrations. Advanced enterprise routing experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, route redistribution, route filtering, summarization, and path selection. Strong understanding of hybrid cloud connectivity, including AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN, private peering, and redundant circuit design. Experience designing and supporting AWS Transit Gateway, including VPC attachments, route tables, segmentation, and centralized inspection patterns. Hands-on knowledge of Azure hub-and-spoke networking, ExpressRoute gateways, route propagation, UDRs, NSGs, and firewall integration. Ability to troubleshoot complex routing issues across on-premises data centers, cloud networks, firewalls, SD-WAN, and VPN tunnels. Strong skills in high availability network design, failover testing, resilient routing, and multi-region/multi-cloud connectivity. Automation skills, Ansible, IaC, Terraform.
Affinity Earn
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 13657
Not the right fit? Search for Network Security Consultant, Palo Alto Networks jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!