Network Security Consultant

Company Description

Our Story & Purpose 

At Burwood Group, we’re more than a technology consulting firm, we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who help organizations turn technology into meaningful business outcomes. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we’ve grown into a nationwide team of experts committed to making a real difference. 

Our purpose starts with Customer Focus. We put our clients at the center of everything we do - listening, understanding their challenges, and delivering solutions that drive impact. 

We believe in ownership, collaboration, and growth. Our people aren’t just employees; they are innovators shaping the future of our clients’ success. At Burwood, you’ll work alongside talented professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and develop skills that elevate your career. If you’re ready to make an impact, learn continuously, and grow within a culture that values your unique strengths, Burwood Group is the place for you.  

Job Description

Inside the Enterprise Networking Team 

The Enterprise Networking Team at Burwood Group is a dynamic group of technology professionals dedicated to designing, implementing, and supporting advanced network and security solutions for clients across a wide range of industries. Known for its innovative, customer-focused approach, the team blends deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful outcomes.   

How You’ll Make an Impact 

The Network Security Consultant provides subject matter expertise around Burwood’s technology solutions to our customers. As a Network Security Consultant, you will join a Center of Excellence where you will interact with your peers across the country to develop best practices and future solutions.   

The Network Security Consultant responsibilities include:  

• Provide design, implementation, and support expertise to clients and project teams.  

• Understand customer requirements and align with technology solutions.  

• Work closely with other project team members and manage and execute project level tasks and milestones.  

• Mentor junior and mid-level consultants.  

• Participate in business development and pre-sales activities.  

• Ongoing evaluation and improvement of internal processes.  

• Stay current on market trends, technologies, and best practices.  

Qualifications

Your Strengths in Action 

• You have a strong IT and Consulting background.   

• You are able to engage at the CxO and Director/Manager levels as well as manage tasks on engagements.    

• You build relationships and bring considerable value, and you have a proven record of accomplishment of exceeding customer expectations.  

• You can quickly adapt to a fast-paced sales and quality-based delivery model, work in a team-based environment, and self-manage your time.  

• You are dedicated to continual learning and staying current on technology to always have a point-of-view worth sharing.  

• You have excellent communication skills whether that be in-person, over-the-phone, or e-mail.  

• You do not mind responsibility; you are accountable for your work and dedicated to a job well done.   

• You have a passion for technology and always want to learn something new.  

• You are willing to travel.  

Your Core Skills & Certifications 

• Strong understanding of network and network security architectures, solutions, processes, frameworks, and components.  

• Hands on experience with Zscaler integration projects, including remote deployment services and advanced cloud firewall configurations.  

• Hands-on experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls  

• Successfully managed and executed multiple firewall migration projects, including transitioning from other firewall platforms to Palo Alto, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime.  

• Successfully managed and executed multiple SDWAN projects across multiple vendors, including Palo Alto, Viptella, and Silverpeak.  

• Network protection including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SSL, VPN, DLP, NAC, and WAF.  

• Incident response including security monitoring, network and endpoint visibility, threat management, and forensics.  

• Identity management including AAA, AD/ADFS, MFA, SSO, RADIUS  

• Endpoint / server / data protection including antivirus, malware protection, web/URL filtering, and MDM  

• Risk / compliance including policy management, vulnerability management, log management, change control, and security analytics / reporting (e.g., Splunk)  

• PCSNE and/or PSE certification is a plus  

Additional Information

Life at Burwood 

Our employee-owned culture is the foundation of how we work and grow together. Our team is driven, innovative, and always ready to support one another. We believe that supporting our employees, personally and professionally, creates a culture where everyone can thrive. 

Here’s what you can expect as part of our team: 

Work-Life Balance 

• Flexible work-from-home policy 

• Generous vacation policy 

Health & Wellness 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Life and accident insurance 

• Short and long-term disability coverage 

• Mental wellness programs 

Financial Well-being 

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match 

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and transit/parking 

• Access to financial planning expertise 

Career Development 

• Learning opportunities to support your growth 

Compensation packages at Burwood Group are based on various factors unique to each candidate including work location, skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. The estimated salary range for this role is ($120,000-$130,000). This role may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 

Belonging & Culture 

We are not intent on being the largest company, but rather the best. These are the words we live by. We welcome top talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.   

By embracing all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives, and ideas, we not only continue to strengthen our company culture, but also foster innovation and drive organizational success. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and enables us to deliver exceptional results for our clients.