Senior Security Consultant – Cisco Firepower 6000 & Security Service Edge (SSE)

Senior Security Consultant – Cisco Firepower 6000 & Security Service Edge (SSE) We are seeking a

Senior Security Consultant

with deep expertise in

Cisco Firepower 6000 Series Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW)

and

Security Service Edge (SSE)

solutions to design, implement, and optimize enterprise‑grade security architectures. The role involves leading complex security engagements, advising customers on zero‑trust and cloud‑delivered security strategies, and delivering end‑to‑end implementations across on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.

You will act as a

technical authority and trusted advisor , working closely with customers, project managers, sales teams, and security stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and measurable security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design, deployment, and migration of Cisco Firepower 6000 Series appliances in large enterprise and data center environments

Implement and optimize:

Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)

URL filtering and application control

Perform ASA‑to‑FTD and legacy firewall migrations with minimal downtime

Design high availability (HA), clustering, and multi‑context architectures

Integrate Firepower with SIEM / SOC platforms

Conduct firewall performance tuning, policy optimization, and health checks

Troubleshoot complex L4–L7 security and network issues

Security Service Edge (SSE)

Design and implement Cisco SSE / cloud‑delivered security solutions, including:

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

DNS‑layer security

Advise customers on

Zero Trust architecture

and secure access modernization

Integrate SSE with identity platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Cisco ISE)

Support migration from traditional VPN to ZTNA models

Define security policies for SaaS, cloud apps, and remote workforce access

Conduct SSE assessments, proof‑of‑concepts (POCs), and production rollouts

Consulting & Delivery

Act as

technical lead

for security consulting engagements

Translate business and regulatory requirements into security designs

Produce high‑quality documentation: High‑level and low‑level designs (HLD / LLD)

Security architecture diagrams

Provide knowledge transfer, workshops, and post‑implementation support

Mentor junior consultants and contribute to best practices and standards

Technical presentations

RFP/RFI responses

Required Skills & Experience Technical Requirements

7+ years of experience in network & security engineering / consulting

Strong hands‑on experience with Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) & FMC

Solid understanding of:

TCP/IP, routing, switching

Network segmentation and data center security

Proven experience with

SSE / SASE / Zero Trust

architectures

Experience integrating security solutions with identity providers (AD, Azure AD, SSO) and SIEM / SOC platforms

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Certifications (Preferred)

Cisco CCNP Security / CCIE Security

Cisco Firepower Specialist certifications

SASE / Zero Trust related certifications

Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure Security) are a plus

Soft Skills

Strong customer‑facing and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead discussions with security, infrastructure, and leadership teams

Excellent documentation and presentation skills

Able to work independently and lead complex engagements

Nice to Have

Experience with regulated industries (Finance, Government, Healthcare)

Exposure to multi‑vendor security environments

Experience delivering regional or global security programs

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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