Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Prisma Access (Professional Services)

Location:

UK-based (Remote / Hybrid)

Contract:

£650 to £700 Outside IR35 We're looking for a Principal Consultant to lead the delivery of Prisma Access and SASE projects for enterprise customers. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can own technical delivery, lead engagements, and set the standard for how Prisma Access is designed and implemented. This is not a presales or strategy-only role. You will be hands-on, customer-facing, and accountable for delivery quality across complex environments.

What you'll be doing Lead end-to-end delivery of Prisma Access / SASE projects for enterprise customers Own the technical direction: architecture, design, implementation, migration, and handover Act as technical lead on engagements: set standards, review designs, mentor other consultants Run customer workshops, requirements sessions, and technical design reviews Produce and own HLDs, LLDs, migration plans, and runbooks Lead complex migrations from legacy VPN, MPLS, or on-prem firewall estates to Prisma Access Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues Work closely with project managers and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes Help shape delivery standards, templates, and best practices across the consulting function What we're looking for Strong, hands-on experience delivering Prisma Access in enterprise environments SASE / SSE architectures Networking, routing, VPNs, firewalls Identity integration (Entra  / Azure AD, Okta, etc.)

Zero Trust and modern access models Proven background in customer-facing delivery / professional services / consulting Comfortable leading technical discussions with senior customer stakeholders Strong documentation and design skills (HLD / LLD) Experience migrating from Legacy VPN solutions o MPLS environments On-prem firewall estates (Palo Alto or similar) Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE / Prisma) are desirable but not essential Why this is a Principal role You are the technical authority and escalation point You set the quality bar for delivery You lead and mentor other consultants You help define how Prisma Access is delivered, not just deliver it There is strong demand for Prisma Access and SASE transformation projects, and this role plays a key part in leading complex, high-impact customer deliveries.