Professional Services Staff Consultant
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Palo Alto Networks seeks a Professional Services Staff Consultant to act as lead technical authority for strategic Cortex XSIAM engagements. The role involves designing SOC architecture, leading XSIAM implementation, and guiding customers through AI-first SOC transformation.
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Responsibilities
- Develop detailed, low level design and configuration plans that translate customer security requirements into an effective, deployable XSIAM solution
- Define the technical project plan, including delivery methodologies and milestones; oversee the work of other consultants, providing QA and technical guidance
- Lead the end to end deployment of Cortex XSIAM, including data source onboarding, correlation rule creation, and advanced detection engineering
- Guide customers through the transition from legacy SIEM/SOAR models to an AI first SOC, focusing on automation and accelerated value realization
- Design and validate complex automation workflows and playbooks to streamline incident response and improve MTTR
- Engage with C level stakeholders and technical leads to align XSIAM capabilities with unique business outcomes and network architectures
Requirements
- Deep hands on experience with Cortex XSIAM architecture, including ingestion, correlation, and native capabilities of the Cortex Cloud
- Proven track record of designing modern Security Operations Centers (from Assessment to Transformation) with expertise in SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies
- Ability to build sophisticated correlation rules and detection logic across diverse data sets (Cloud, Network, Endpoint)
- Advanced proficiency in automation workflows, specifically migrating or optimizing XSOAR playbooks for XSIAM environments
- Expert at developing high quality architectural standards that protect critical assets while ensuring scalability
- Proven ability to use new technologies (e.g., GenAI) in real time to overcome unexpected environment challenges
- Strong strategic positioning and communication skills; able to lead complex discussions and drive customer confidence
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Job Summary
- As a Professional Services Staff Consultant, you will act as a lead technical authority for our most strategic Cortex XSIAM engagements.
- You will bridge the gap between high level security requirements and technical implementation, defining the end to end SoC architecture and technical delivery plans for global customers.
- You are responsible for ensuring implementation quality while acting as a mentor and multiplier for the broader Professional Services team.
Key Responsibilities
- SoC Architecture & Design: Develop detailed, low level design and configuration plans that translate customer security requirements into an effective, deployable XSIAM solution.
- Technical Leadership: Define the technical project plan, including delivery methodologies and milestones. Oversee the work of other consultants, providing QA and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- XSIAM Implementation: Lead the end to end deployment of Cortex XSIAM, including data source onboarding, correlation rule creation, and advanced detection engineering.
- SOC Transformation: Guide customers through the transition from legacy SIEM/SOAR models to an AI first SOC, focusing on automation and accelerated value realization.
- Automation & Playbooks: Design and validate complex automation workflows and playbooks to streamline incident response and improve MTTR.
- Customer Advisory: Engage with C level stakeholders and technical leads to align XSIAM capabilities with unique business outcomes and network architectures.
Qualifications
- Technical Expertise: Cortex XSIAM, SoC Architecture, Detection Engineering, Automation.
- Capabilities: Designing Security Solutions, Adapting & Innovating, Trusted Advisor.
- Example Outcomes: Successful cutover from legacy SIEM to Cortex XSIAM; scaling endpoint and data source deployment from pilot to global production; de escalation of complex technical blockers.
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