Top three skills needed: strong hands-on Palo Alto CASB/DLP experience, including Prisma Access Agent and Prisma Access Browser Paste in job description below and any notes:

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Palo Alto Networks CASB/DLP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a 90-day engagement. This individual will lead the design, deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting of Palo Alto's cloud security stack, with a primary focus on Prisma Access Browser, Prisma Access Agent, CASB, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. The ideal consultant will have hands-on experience implementing enterprise-scale cloud security controls, securing SaaS applications, managing data protection policies, and integrating Palo Alto security solutions within complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the lead SME for Palo Alto Prisma Access Browser and Prisma Access Agent implementations. Design and deploy CASB controls for SaaS application visibility, governance, and threat protection. Implement and optimize Enterprise DLP policies to protect sensitive corporate data. Create and tune data classification rules, detection profiles, and incident response workflows. Configure and manage Prisma Access integrations with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Box, and other cloud applications. Assess current security posture and recommend best practices for cloud access security and data protection. Troubleshoot complex CASB, DLP, and Prisma Access issues. Develop implementation documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks. Collaborate with security, networking, identity, and compliance teams throughout the engagement. Provide knowledge transfer and operational guidance to internal teams. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks security technologies. Deep expertise with: Prisma Access Browser Prisma Access Agent Palo Alto CASB Enterprise DLP SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Cloud-delivered security services Experience securing Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Box, Google Workspace, and other SaaS platforms. Strong understanding of: Data classification and protection frameworks Zero Trust architecture Identity and Access Management (IAM) SAML, OAuth, SCIM, and Conditional Access Microsoft Purview integration concepts Ability to independently assess, design, and implement solutions with minimal oversight. Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Palo Alto Networks certifications: PCNSE Palo Alto Prisma Access certifications Experience with Microsoft Purview DLP. Experience supporting regulated environments (PCI, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR). Security consulting and architecture experience.