Senior Technical Consultant, Network Services

Thinkahead Consultant Psychologist Pty Ltd

full-time

Posted on:

Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Manual Apply

Salary

💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AssemblyAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

  • AHEAD builds platforms for digital business by weaving together cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery.
  • We help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
  • At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard.
  • We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
  • The Senior Technical Consultant is a skilled cybersecurity professional with strong expertise in at least one core XSIAM technology domain and a good working knowledge of others; they will be responsible for the technical execution of XSIAM deployments, handling complex configurations, and mentoring junior team members.
  • As a Senior Consultant focused on Palo Alto Networks XSIAM, you'll be a key player in implementing next-generation security operations for our diverse client base, helping them to detect, respond, and automate more effectively.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity, with a strong practical background in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, or SOC operations.
  • 3-5 years of demonstrated threat intelligence and Incident response experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of direct experience implementing and configuring Palo Alto Networks XSIAM or similar advanced SecOps platforms.
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following:
  • SIEM administration, including log collection, parsing, and normalization (XDM).
  • SOAR development, including creating playbooks and leveraging scripting (Python preferred).
  • EDR/XDR deployment and management, particularly with Cortex and CrowdStrike
  • Proficiency with XQL for data analysis and rule creation.
  • Solid understanding of network security concepts, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and identity management.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients and team members.
  • Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSE) or other relevant industry certifications are a plus.