Palo Alto Networks · 5 hours ago
Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$102K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life through innovative technology and bold thinking. As a client-facing Consultant in the reactive services team, you will lead and manage incident response engagements, guiding clients through complex cybersecurity incidents and delivering actionable solutions based on your findings.
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Responsibilities
Lead reactive incident response engagements, guiding clients through digital forensics investigations and security incident containment
Perform host-based forensic analysis across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
Investigate data breaches using advanced forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Splunk) to determine the source and scope of malicious activity
Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence and artifacts of compromise
Proactively collaborate with clients and internal teams, providing expert guidance on tactical remediation recommendations to improve their security posture
Produce and present high-quality deliverables for client engagements, communicating complex findings to both technical and executive stakeholders
Travel as needed (approximately 30%) to support client-facing engagement demands
Qualification
Required
2+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience with a passion for cybersecurity
Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response
Experienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open-source forensic tools
Ability to grow into a valuable contributor to practice and, specifically have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications
Have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas
Be able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution
Have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products
Be collaborative and build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team
Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience required
Preferred
Incident Response Consulting is highly preferred
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey 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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