Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform
About the role
- Serve as Principal Consultant in Unit 42, delivering proactive cybersecurity consulting across Cloud Security, Security Operations (SOC), Cyber Risk Management and AI in cybersecurity
- Design and implement security operations programs, organisational structures, SIEM/SOAR integrations, and incident management processes for large multinational clients
- Perform cloud security advisement and risk assessments, support cloud migrations, and implement CASBs, CSPM, WAF, API security and related controls
- Conduct cyber risk, threat and control assessments, secure software development advisement, penetration testing coordination, and vulnerability assessments
- Conduct threat hunting and compromise assessments to identify indicators of compromise and unknown threats
- Recommend and implement improvements in asset visibility, detection capabilities, automation, case management, compliance enablement and regulatory requirements
- Manage and mentor consultant teams and build/strengthen client relationships
- Present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders; maintain external presence via conferences and publications
- Collaborate with Unit 42 incident response, digital forensics, and broader Palo Alto Networks teams to deliver long‑term remediation and improved client security posture
- Travel to client sites as required to meet business demands
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience performing cyber security consulting in at least two of the following domains: SOC, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk Management
- 6+ years consulting experience in SOC, security engineering, SIEM administration, and incident management (Principal SOC Advisory)
- Deep technical knowledge in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Next‑Gen Firewalls, Threat Intelligence and Hunting platforms
- Experience in security operations design, engineering, analysis and investigations, threat hunting, compromise assessments
- Relevant SOC certifications (e.g., GIAC Defensible Security Architect (GDSA), GIAC Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON), CISSP)
- 6+ years performing cloud security advisement and risk assessments; hands‑on experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with CASBs (MCAS, Netskope), WAF, SSO, API Security, Cloud Security Posture Management; scripting/CLI skills a plus
- Cloud security certifications (e.g., CCSP/CSCP suggested)
- Experience performing cyber threat & risk assessments, secure software development practices, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments (Cyber Risk Management)
- Knowledge of frameworks/standards: MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, OWASP, CIS, NIST CSF, CSA CCM, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS 18, CMMC
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA); FAIR/Open certification and FAIR experience desirable
- Experience managing a team of consultants
- Demonstrated success serving large, multinational organisations
- Ability to travel as needed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security OR equivalent years of professional or military experience
- External presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications; executive presence and gravitas
- Ability to learn PANW products and collaborate across functions including sales