Professional Service Staff Consultant

Palo Alto Networks•Remote - USA - NE, NE

1d•$144,000 - $198,000

About The Position

As an Extended Expertise Consultant, you will help customers securely integrate and automate cloud environments and increase adoption and maturity of Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XSOAR platform. The role focuses on accelerating detection, response, and integration across cybersecurity tools through complex deployments, strategic automation workflows, real-time support, and continuous improvement. You will work with customer stakeholders ranging from SOC analysts to CISOs to support successful adoption and long-term value. The posting describes the role as remote, while also specifying an office onsite in Omaha, Nebraska.

Requirements

Experience with XSOAR and security automation, including playbook and use-case development, platform deployment, and EDR integration.
Experience with SIEM/SOC; experience in the Department of Defense domain is preferred.
Familiarity with IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint solutions.
Working knowledge of Python for playbook customization.
Linux/Unix command-line proficiency and basic network troubleshooting skills.
Experience managing complex automated security solutions in large environments.
Deep understanding of security threats, internet protocols, and cybersecurity tools and applications.
Project leadership experience and ability to drive organizations and resources toward end goals.
Detailed experience installing, configuring, operating, and documenting security solutions to prevent cybersecurity threats.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leaders and technical peers.
Experience with RMF, STIGs, SCAP, or NIST frameworks.
Ability to document and explain complex security processes clearly.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Department of Defense domain.
Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, or GCIA.

Responsibilities

Lead technical implementations of security automation within customer environments.
Design, develop, and maintain XSOAR playbooks to automate incident response workflows and streamline security operations.
Integrate security tools such as EDR, SIEM, and threat intelligence platforms with XSOAR.
Analyze operational business processes to identify automation opportunities.
Provide strategic guidance on complex cloud security systems and best practices.
Prepare capacity planning, deployment, and configuration guides.
Communicate technical information effectively to technical engineers and C-level executives, translating it into business terms.
Train and empower customer teams to use security products effectively.
Provide real-time support and drive continuous improvement and innovation.