Consulting Director

@ Palo Alto Networks

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We envision a world where each day is safer and more secure.

Who We Are

We are a team of innovators committed to challenging the status quo in cybersecurity. Our culture values disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, and inclusion. Enjoy robust personal wellbeing programs including FLEXBenefits, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Your Career

As the Consulting Director (vCISO), you will champion and operationalize cybersecurity best practices for key clients. Acting as an account CISO, your role involves engaging with client stakeholders such as CISOs, security teams, IT management, and executive leadership.

• Shape strategy and navigate complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Bridge technical expertise with business advisory and thought leadership.
• Drive client engagements by providing strategic guidance.
• Guide security risk management and remediation programs.
• Represent PANW at industry events and maintain key client relationships.

Your Impact

You will:

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to top executives.
• Manage operational security risks and drive remediation programs.
• Develop and implement client-specific cybersecurity roadmaps.
• Mentor client security teams and drive solution adoption.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging threats.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience as an in-house CISO or vCISO with over 10 years in cybersecurity. Expertise across email, cloud, incident response, application security, vulnerability management, network security, and supplier risk management is essential. Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and a deep understanding of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS are required. Experience engaging C-level executives and a strong grasp of UK public sector security policies is vital. Clearance (SC/DV) is highly desired.

Additional Information

Unit 42 offers world-renowned threat research and elite consulting to protect customers against evolving cybersecurity threats. Palo Alto Networks is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accommodation. For assistance, please contact us at support@paloaltonetworks.com.

Key skills/competency

Consulting Director, cybersecurity, vCISO, risk management, compliance, advisory, thought leadership, client engagement, remediation, security frameworks