Palo Alto Networks
Consulting Director, Proactive Services, DFIR (Unit 42)
Palo Alto Networks, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Company Description
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 the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
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
Technical Director, Reactive Services is a senior‑level consulting position. The individual will provide expert‑level guidance on all areas of cybersecurity and data breach response to Unit 42 clients across a wide array of industries, geographies, and organizational structures. They will be the client’s advocate for cybersecurity and will provide strategic and technical leadership in this area.
Your Impact
Experience with forensic processes and procedures (chain of custody, computer acquisition techniques, and memory acquisition techniques)
Maintain hyper‑current knowledge of extant vulnerabilities and threat landscape
Experience using forensics tools such as EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, Volatility, etc.
Analysis experience and operational understanding of one or more major operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Mac)
Knowledge of common malware persistence mechanisms
Experience identifying and triaging malware
Qualifications Your Experience
10+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience with a passion for cyber security
Strong leadership skills including experience managing a team or individuals
Experience with leading complicated engagements including scoping, interfacing with the client, and having executed on a technical front
Proficient in enterprise‑wide, mass data acquisition and analysis on the host and network level as well as solutions for cyber forensic and incident response scenarios
Experience with working efficiently on the command line and creating automation for incident response scenarios
Incident response consulting experience required
Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically
Have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications
Have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas
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
Collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent military experience required
Fluency in German and English required
Additional Information The Team
Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long‑term support to improve our clients’ security posture.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your 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 the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
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
Technical Director, Reactive Services is a senior‑level consulting position. The individual will provide expert‑level guidance on all areas of cybersecurity and data breach response to Unit 42 clients across a wide array of industries, geographies, and organizational structures. They will be the client’s advocate for cybersecurity and will provide strategic and technical leadership in this area.
Your Impact
Experience with forensic processes and procedures (chain of custody, computer acquisition techniques, and memory acquisition techniques)
Maintain hyper‑current knowledge of extant vulnerabilities and threat landscape
Experience using forensics tools such as EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, Volatility, etc.
Analysis experience and operational understanding of one or more major operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Mac)
Knowledge of common malware persistence mechanisms
Experience identifying and triaging malware
Qualifications Your Experience
10+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience with a passion for cyber security
Strong leadership skills including experience managing a team or individuals
Experience with leading complicated engagements including scoping, interfacing with the client, and having executed on a technical front
Proficient in enterprise‑wide, mass data acquisition and analysis on the host and network level as well as solutions for cyber forensic and incident response scenarios
Experience with working efficiently on the command line and creating automation for incident response scenarios
Incident response consulting experience required
Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically
Have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications
Have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas
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
Collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent military experience required
Fluency in German and English required
Additional Information The Team
Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long‑term support to improve our clients’ security posture.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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