Description
Job Title: XSIAM Engineer (Palo Alto Networks)
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: TBC Inside IR35
Duration: 12 month contract
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management) Engineer with Palo Alto Networks qualifications to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and managing Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform to enhance our organisation's security operations capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and configure Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform
- Develop and maintain security automation workflows
- Configure log collection and correlation rules
- Create custom dashboards and reports for security visibility
- Troubleshoot complex security issues within the XSIAM platform
- Maintain integration with other security tools and platforms
- Provide technical guidance on XSIAM best practices
- Document configurations, workflows, and procedures
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks products
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing XSIAM
- Strong understanding of security operations and incident response
- Proficiency in automation and Scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
- Experience with log analysis and correlation
- Knowledge of common security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE, XSOAR/XSIAM certification preferred)
- Additional security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.)
- Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Background in SOC operations
- Experience with threat hunting methodologies
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)