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Palo Alto Networks · 1 week ago

Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation and XSIAM Deployment

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$163K/yr - $204K/yr

10+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting digital life. The Principal Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment will lead strategic customer engagements, guiding them through complex SOC transformations and ensuring successful execution of large-scale programs.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 through 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, collaborating with teams to implement solutions

Build and mentor high-performing professional services teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

Qualification

SOC modernizationSIEM deploymentAI-driven detectionSecurity Operations Center toolingCorrelationDetection rulesCloud securityThreat intelligenceExecutive presenceTrusted advisorStakeholder engagementAutomationLog ingestion strategiesAnalyst alert handlingStrategic recommendationsCustomer supportRisk-takingDiversity commitmentConsultative presenceCommunication skillsTeam mentoringCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

A proven track record in modernizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to achieve automation, AI-driven detection, and measurable improvements in MTTD/MTTR

Exceptional executive presence, with strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders from the SOC analyst to the CISO

Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior security leaders, with the ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations

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

Must be able to travel up to 30%

Preferred

Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, etc

Familiarity with a range of SIEM technologies, such as Splunk and IBM QRadar

Benefits

Restricted stock units

Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.

Founded in 2005

Santa Clara, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$65M

Key Investors

Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners

2012-07-20IPO

2008-11-03Series C· $10M

2008-08-18Series C· $27M

Leadership Team

Helmut Reisinger

CEO EMEA

Nikesh Arora

Chairman CEO

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