Hands-on role in the end-to-end delivery of Palo Alto XSIAM, XSOAR, and XDR solutions to include deployment, configuration and customization to meet client requirements.
Develop and implement custom XSIAM, XSOAR and XDR content such as Correlations rules, data models, Automation Playbooks that streamline client SOC workflows.
Integrate a variety of data sources that ensure visibility across endpoint, network, cloud and identity.
Collaborate with clients to optimize and fine tune their deployment and provide guidance to assist with the optimization of the platform.
Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex XSIAM-related issues during and post-implementation.
Contribute to detection and Playbook strategies to enhance client security posture.
Contribute to project documentation, ensuring clarity and completeness of Solution Designs and As-Built configurations.
Mentor junior AHEAD consultants, sharing your XSIAM knowledge and fostering their technical development.

Requirements

3-5 years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity, with a strong practical background in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, or SOC operations.
2-4 years of demonstrated threat intelligence and/or Incident response experience.
Minimum of 2 years of direct experience implementing and configuring XSIAM or similar advanced SecOps Platforms.
Demonstrated expertise in SIEM and Soar development to include creating playbooks, log collection, parsing and normalization.
Demonstrated expertise in EDR/XDR deployment and management with CrowdStrike, Cortex and Cisco.
Proficient with XQL for data analysis and rule creation.
Solid Understanding of network security, cloud environments, Identity, Linux, Mac and Windows.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and Team members.
Palo Alto Network Certifications (PCNSE) or relevant industry certifications ( CISSP, CYSA, CEH, Security+, Pentest+, OSCP) are a plus.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

XSIAMXSOARXDRSIEMSOAREDRXQLlog collectiondata parsingdata normalization

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshootingeffective communicationmentoringcollaboration

Certifications

PCNSECISSPCYSACEHSecurity+Pentest+OSCP