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 looking for an experienced Senior Technical Consultant to join our team, supporting a Fortune client in a large-scale Data Center Migration project. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, network routing (BGP), and data center migration, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a client-facing consultant, collaborating with migration team.Support and execute data center migration activities in alignment with client objectives.Create and migrate Palo Alto firewall policies and manage associated configurations.Handle IP address management and tracking.Review routing configurations on firewalls and troubleshoot issues as needed.Conduct packet captures for troubleshooting and diagnostics.Perform change management activities following client standards and templates.Prepare and maintain project documentation.Leverage automation tools to enhance efficiency in project delivery and documentation.Work independently while maintaining strong collaboration within the team.Skills Required & Qualifications5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.Proven experience in data center migration projects.Strong background in client-facing consulting roles.Solid understanding of network routing protocols, particularly BGP.PCNSE certification preferred (not mandatory).Understanding of network architecture and design principles is a plus.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
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.
