Palo Alto Networks
Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation and XSIAM Deployment
Palo Alto Networks, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation and XSIAM Deployment
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Who We Are This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Job Description Your Career as a Principal Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment involves leading customer engagements with a blend of consultative presence, technical mastery, and executive influence. You will guide customers through complex SOC transformations, drive large-scale programs, ensure foundational elements like log migration are executed, and develop sophisticated detection strategies to deliver measurable security outcomes in dynamic enterprise environments.
Your Impact
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 detection and response processes into a unified, AI-driven platform
Direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments, guiding customers from initial strategy to full operationalization
Devise and oversee log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality data fuels the XSIAM platform
Architect and implement detection strategies and correlation rules to fortify defenses against advanced threats
Fine-tune and optimize log sources and correlations to maximize performance and detection efficacy
Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation
Transform ambiguity into structured action plans, driving accountability at every level of a customer engagement
Build and mentor professional services teams blending consulting, engineering, and change management
Partner with Product and R&D to incorporate field insights into roadmap priorities
Qualifications Your Experience
Proven track record in modernizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to achieve automation, AI-driven detection, and measurable improvements in MTTD/MTTR
Strong executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholders from analysts to CISOs
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior security leaders, with ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations
10+ years deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions in large enterprises
8+ years with Security Operations Center tooling, processes, and workflows
Hands-on mastery across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, and threat intelligence
Ability to conceive, architect, and develop effective correlation and detection rules
Familiarity with SIEM technologies such as Splunk and IBM QRadar is a plus
Strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)
Bachelor’s degree or industry qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.) is a plus
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Additional Information The Team Our professional services team is critical to our success and mission. You will enable customer success by providing post-sale support, addressing issues, and proactively seeking improvements to deliver the best customer experience.
Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and location. For candidates offered at the posted level, base salary ranges and additional components may apply. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment We’re problem solvers who take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance, please contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, veteran status, race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Who We Are This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Job Description Your Career as a Principal Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment involves leading customer engagements with a blend of consultative presence, technical mastery, and executive influence. You will guide customers through complex SOC transformations, drive large-scale programs, ensure foundational elements like log migration are executed, and develop sophisticated detection strategies to deliver measurable security outcomes in dynamic enterprise environments.
Your Impact
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 detection and response processes into a unified, AI-driven platform
Direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments, guiding customers from initial strategy to full operationalization
Devise and oversee log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality data fuels the XSIAM platform
Architect and implement detection strategies and correlation rules to fortify defenses against advanced threats
Fine-tune and optimize log sources and correlations to maximize performance and detection efficacy
Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation
Transform ambiguity into structured action plans, driving accountability at every level of a customer engagement
Build and mentor professional services teams blending consulting, engineering, and change management
Partner with Product and R&D to incorporate field insights into roadmap priorities
Qualifications Your Experience
Proven track record in modernizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to achieve automation, AI-driven detection, and measurable improvements in MTTD/MTTR
Strong executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholders from analysts to CISOs
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior security leaders, with ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations
10+ years deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions in large enterprises
8+ years with Security Operations Center tooling, processes, and workflows
Hands-on mastery across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, and threat intelligence
Ability to conceive, architect, and develop effective correlation and detection rules
Familiarity with SIEM technologies such as Splunk and IBM QRadar is a plus
Strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)
Bachelor’s degree or industry qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.) is a plus
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Additional Information The Team Our professional services team is critical to our success and mission. You will enable customer success by providing post-sale support, addressing issues, and proactively seeking improvements to deliver the best customer experience.
Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and location. For candidates offered at the posted level, base salary ranges and additional components may apply. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment We’re problem solvers who take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance, please contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, veteran status, race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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