Palo Alto Networks

Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation, XSIAM Deployment

Palo Alto Networks

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudSplunk

About the role

  • serve as the lead strategic advisor and subject matter expert for customers undertaking a full-scale SOC modernization with XSIAM
  • lead multi-national SOC transformation programs, consolidating fragmented detection and response processes into a unified, AI-driven platform
  • direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments, guiding customers from initial strategy to full operationalization
  • devise and oversee comprehensive log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality data fuels the XSIAM platform
  • architect and implement sophisticated detection strategies and correlation rules to fortify customer defenses against advanced threats
  • fine-tune and optimize log sources and correlation rules to maximize system performance and detection efficacy
  • identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation
  • transform ambiguity into structured action plans, driving accountability at every level of a customer engagement
  • build and mentor high-performing professional services teams that blend consulting, engineering, and change management expertise
  • partner with Product and R&D teams to incorporate field insights into roadmap priorities

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions within large enterprise environments
  • 8+ years of experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) tooling, processes, and workflows
  • hands-on technical mastery across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, and threat intelligence
  • ability to conceive, architect, and develop effective correlation and detection rules
  • familiarity with a range of SIEM technologies, such as Splunk and IBM QRadar, is a plus
  • strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)
  • relevant bachelor's degree or industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.), is a plus
  • must be able to travel up to 30%
Benefits
  • flexible work arrangement
  • professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
SIEMSOAREDRcloud securitythreat intelligencecorrelation rulesdetection strategieslog ingestionRegular ExpressionsAI-driven platforms
Soft skills
strategic advisorleadershipmentoringconsultingchange managementaccountabilityproblem-solvingcommunicationteam buildingautomation
Certifications
CISSPGIAC