Global SSE – Palo Alto Consult Lead

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Architect and execute a client-centric go-to-market strategy that addresses the evolving SSE security needs of enterprises, driving significant market penetration and revenue growth.
• Partner with C-level executives and senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on SSE, and best practices, fostering long-term client relationships.
• Lead complex, high impact consulting engagements, applying rigorous analytical frameworks to develop and implement tailored SSE solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Cultivate and secure strategic client engagements by acting as a recognized thought leader and subject matter expert, showcasing our firm's deep expertise in SSE.
• Drive innovation and thought leadership by anticipating emerging SSE trends and developing cutting-edge methodologies and solutions, solidifying our position as the premier provider of SASE services.
• Empower sales teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate the value of our SASE offerings, driving successful client engagements and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically Drive SSE Adoption: Develop and execute client-focused go-to-market strategies for SSE products and services, directly addressing the unique security challenges of enterprises.
• Become a Trusted Client Advisor: Partner closely with sales teams to deeply understand client business objectives and security needs, translating them into tailored, high-impact SSE solutions.
• Provide Expert SSE Guidance: Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, guiding them through complex SSE best practices.

SSE Strategy & Architecture:

• Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of Palo Alto Networks SSE solutions, including Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, and Cortex XDR.
• Develop and implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies to secure remote workforce access.
• Define and enforce secure access policies for web, SaaS, and private applications using SWG, CASB, and FWaaS.
• Integrate SSE solutions with identity and access management (IAM), endpoint security (EDR), and SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Optimize network performance, security enforcement, and policy-based access controls for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Palo Alto Implementation & Security Operations:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cloud SWG, CASB, and FWaaS solutions.
• Implement risk-based access policies, DLP controls, and cloud application security policies for SaaS, IaaS, and private applications.
• Monitor and optimize SSE traffic flows, threat intelligence feeds, and security analytics dashboards.
• Automate security operations using AI-driven threat detection, machine learning, and behavior-based analytics.
• Work closely with SOC teams to correlate security incidents, detect anomalies, and prevent advanced threats.

Zero Trust & Compliance:

• Align SSE strategies with Zero Trust Architecture (NIST 800-207), SASE, and CARTA frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations.
• Conduct security risk assessments, policy validation, and compliance testing for cloud-based access security.
• Develop security automation workflows for dynamic policy adjustments and adaptive access controls.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead enterprise-wide SSE transformation projects from strategy to full deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to CISOs, IT security teams, and network architects.
• Conduct workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and best practice recommendations on Palo Alto SSE adoption.

Mentor security engineers and drive innovation in cloud security and SSE frameworks.

Who You Are

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in network security, cloud security, and SSE/SASE implementations.
• Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, and Cortex XDR.
• Strong knowledge of ZTNA, SWG, CASB, FWaaS, and cloud security architectures.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, IAM, and threat intelligence solutions.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, microsegmentation, and risk-based authentication.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with multi-cloud security integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Certifications such as Palo Alto Networks PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
• Knowledge of AI-driven security analytics, UEBA, and automated threat response.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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