Remote Technical Consultant - Network Security SASE

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. We are seeking a Technical Consultant to deliver Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) engagements for enterprise clients. This role covers a single technology pillar spanning four core platforms: Zscaler Internet Access and Private Access, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Cisco Secure Access, and Netskope Security Cloud. Technical Consultants independently lead remote and on-site SASE/SSE deployment workstreams, configuring and operating Zero Trust architectures against a design produced by a Senior Technical Consultant or Principal Technical Consultant. This role owns hands-on configuration, testing, and knowledge transfer for assigned workstreams, contributes to client-facing documentation, and mentors junior engineers, while building deep expertise in one SASE/SSE platform as the foundation for advancement to Senior Technical Consultant. Key Responsibilities - SASE Palo Alto Networks Security Service Edge (SSE) Engineer certification; Cisco Certified Specialist – Secure Cloud Access; Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA). CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or equivalent foundational networking or security certification. Production experience with a second SASE/SSE platform beyond the primary area of focus. Exposure to CASB and DLP policy tuning in inline or API-based deployment modes. Prior consulting, professional services, or managed services experience. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS VPC, Azure VNet) sufficient to support hybrid SASE/SSE connectivity designs. Expectations: Independently leads remote and on-site SASE/SSE deployment workstreams within an established design. Operates with limited supervision on moderately complex configuration and troubleshooting tasks. Builds deep expertise in one SASE/SSE platform as the primary specialty, with working knowledge across the broader practice. Mentors junior engineers and contributes to SASE/SSE practice enablement content. Clearly articulates the scope of assigned work and how it supports the engagement's business objectives. Proactively raises schedule or scope concerns to the project lead or Senior Technical Consultant. Identifies out-of-scope client requests and escalates before delivery impact occurs. Carries a 70 percent target utilization. Soft Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce client-ready configuration and status documentation. Ability to manage assigned workstream timelines and communicate progress within a consulting delivery model. Self-directed and detail-oriented, comfortable operating on-site at client facilities or in a remote delivery capacity. Collaborative approach to working with senior engineers, project leads, and cross-functional delivery teams. Receptive to mentorship and structured skill development, with an active interest in advancing technical depth. $100,000 - $130,000 a year The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. Use of AI: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at [email protected] . You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application . Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.