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# Fractional Network Consultant

- **Company:** 3D EXPERIENTIAL LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $312,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Firewall Services Module, Devsecops, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mondo.gosnaphop.com/jobs/l/login/c8336608-98ca-11ec-8029-42010a8a0008/4e2a0ce4-b6aa-11f1-ac9e-024201c20d84/false?applyId=30cf448a-b200-11f1-bc01-02420a6c7775&apply=true&returnUrl=%2Fjobs%2Fl%2Frecruiting%2Fjobapplication%2F30cf448a-b200-11f1-bc01-02420a6c7775%2F4e2a0ce4-b6aa-11f1-ac9e-024201c20d84%2Ffalse%3Fstep%3D1

## About the Role

*Demonstrated experience with Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) in enterprise environments.
*Deep, hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall environments and security policy management.
*Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow, specifically workflows and integrations related to firewall change management or network security.
*Experience evaluating or implementing FireMon or a comparable NSPM platform.
*Experience conducting formal technology assessments, product evaluations, and proofs of concept.
*Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into architecture, cost, and implementation recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Combined hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (Strata Cloud Manager), ServiceNow, and FireMon or equivalent NSPM tools.
*Experience designing integrations between security platforms and ITSM or workflow systems.
*Demonstrated ability to provide objective, vendor-agnostic product recommendations supported by evidence.
*Background in network security architecture with expertise in firewall policy design and governance.
*, *Demonstrated experience with Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) in enterprise environments.
*Deep, hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall environments and security policy management.
*Strong working knowledge of ServiceNow, specifically workflows and integrations related to firewall change management or network security.
*Experience evaluating or implementing FireMon or a comparable NSPM platform.
*Experience conducting formal technology assessments, product evaluations, and proofs of concept.
*Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into architecture, cost, and implementation recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Combined hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (Strata Cloud Manager), ServiceNow, and FireMon or equivalent NSPM tools.
*Experience designing integrations between security platforms and ITSM or workflow systems.
*Demonstrated ability to provide objective, vendor-agnostic product recommendations supported by evidence.
*Background in network security architecture with expertise in firewall policy design and governance.

## Description

The client is seeking an experienced, technology-agnostic NSPM Architect/Consultant to lead a time-boxed assessment, solution recommendation, and proof of concept that will determine the optimal long-term network security policy management strategy for the organization., *Assess the client's current network security policy management environment, workflows, requirements, and existing technology capabilities.
*Evaluate the client's existing Palo Alto Networks and ServiceNow functionality against dedicated NSPM platforms to identify capability gaps.
*Conduct a detailed gap and capability analysis across all candidate solutions, including evaluation of implementation complexity, licensing, integration requirements, and total cost of ownership.
*Design the recommended target architecture for enterprise Network Security Policy Management based on assessment findings.
*Build and execute a working proof of concept within the 12-week engagement using representative firewall policies and ServiceNow workflows.
*Deliver a scored capability assessment, recommended architecture, POC results, product and licensing recommendation, implementation estimate, proposed operating model, and production deployment roadmap.