Senior Technical Consultant-Network Security Operations (Palo Alto)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Consultant-Network Security Operations (Palo Alto): Delivering and customizing Palo Alto XSIAM, XSOAR, and XDR solutions for clients with an accent on deployment, configuration, and content development. Focus on integrating diverse data sources, optimizing platform performance, and enhancing client security posture through detection and playbook strategies.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 a year

Company

hirify.global builds platforms for digital business by integrating cloud infrastructure, automation, analytics, and software delivery.

What you will do

• Deliver and customize Palo Alto XSIAM, XSOAR, and XDR solutions, including deployment and configuration.
• Develop custom XSIAM, XSOAR, and XDR content like correlation rules and automation playbooks.
• Integrate a variety of data sources (endpoint, network, cloud, identity) for comprehensive visibility.
• Collaborate with clients to optimize deployments and provide platform guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex XSIAM-related issues during and post-implementation.
• Contribute to detection and playbook strategies to enhance client security posture.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity, with a strong practical background in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, or SOC operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience implementing and configuring XSIAM or similar advanced SecOps Platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in SIEM and SOAR development, including playbooks, log collection, parsing, and normalization.
• Proficient with XQL for data analysis and rule creation.
• Solid understanding of network security, cloud environments, Identity, Linux, Mac, and Windows.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice to have

• 2-4 years of demonstrated threat intelligence and/or Incident response experience.
• Expertise in EDR/XDR deployment and management with CrowdStrike, Cortex, and Cisco.
• Palo Alto Network Certifications (PCNSE) or relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CYSA, CEH, Security+, Pentest+, OSCP).

Culture & Benefits

• Prioritizes creating a culture of belonging, where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Provides top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, encouraging cross-department training and development.
• Sponsors certifications and credentials for continued learning.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Offers 401(k), Paid company holidays, Paid time off, and Paid parental and caregiver leave.