Title: Palo Alto Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Consultant Location: Remote Duration: Contract to Hire Compensation: $80.00 - 95.00/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in US If interested, please contact Margot Parsons at mparsons@inspyrsolutions.com or call 714-465-5478 Our client is seeking a highly skilled Palo Alto Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Consultant to lead the deployment and configuration of Palo Alto's Enterprise DLP for east-west traffic visibility within the network. This role will be instrumental in enhancing the organization's ability to detect and prevent lateral movement of threats through improved data visibility and control. Key Responsibilities • Design and Implementation • Architect and deploy Palo Alto Enterprise DLP controls to monitor and secure east-west (intra-network) data flows. • Integrate Palo Alto DLP capabilities with existing on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. • Expand current egress-only DLP deployment to full bidirectional (ingress/egress and intra-network) coverage. • Security Objectives & Strategy • Address and mitigate risks associated with east-west attack vectoring. • Work closely with the cybersecurity team to define policies that align with internal data protection and regulatory requirements. • Traffic Visibility Enablement • Enable complete visibility into intra-network traffic leveraging Palo Alto DLP sensors, firewalls, and logging infrastructure. • Develop dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide actionable intelligence to the security operations center (SOC). • Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer • Partner with IT and Security teams to ensure proper DLP policy deployment and enforcement. • Provide documentation, operational runbooks, and hands-on knowledge transfer to internal security personnel. • Tuning and Optimization • Fine-tune DLP policies to reduce false positives and ensure operational efficiency. • Maintain compliance with security policies and industry best practices. Required Qualifications • Proven experience deploying and managing Palo Alto Enterprise DLP solutions in hybrid environments (cloud and on-premise). • Strong understanding of east-west traffic analysis, lateral threat movement, and data protection strategies. • Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, and cloud-delivered DLP. • Familiarity with enterprise networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, segmentation). • Experience with log management and integration with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Cortex XDR). • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS) relevant to DLP. Preferred Qualifications • Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE, PCNSC, or equivalent). • Prior consulting experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services). • Experience in Zero Trust architecture implementation. • Familiarity with additional security tools such as Prisma Cloud, Cortex, or EDR platforms. Our benefits package includes: • Comprehensive medical benefits • Competitive pay • 401(k) retirement plan • ...and much more! About INSPYR Solutions Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities