Security Operations Principal Consultant (SOC) - Unit 42 (Remote)
Company: Palo Alto Networks Unit 42
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks - everything
starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of
choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a
world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.
These aren't easy goals to accomplish - but we're not here for
easy. We're here for better. 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.Disruption is at the core of
our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our
employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to
how we work. We're changing the nature of work from benefits to
learning, location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated
every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And
because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their
individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and
help us all evolve, together.Job DescriptionYour CareerThis role is
client-facing and requires the Principal Consultant to lead and
produce deliverables based on cyber risk management (CRM) client
engagements. The Principal Consultant will work directly with
multiple customers and key stakeholders (Admins, C-Suite, etc) to
drive the security priorities of thesecurity operations management,
security operations center (SOC) staff, and Information Security
team.Your Impact
- Principal Consultants will help drive Proactive Consulting
Services with SOC assessments - This individual will be the trusted
advisor to grow partnerships and assist customers to get and stay
healthy from a cyber security perspective
- Lead security audits of client's security operations program,
processes, and technology
- Analyze the current level of monitoring and alerting within the
enterprise and provide a gap analysis on log coverage
- Conduct general cyber risk assessments using framework or
standards like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-61r2, NIST CSF, ISO
27001/2, PCI, CIS Top 2, CMMD, or other industry measurement
tools
- Utilize command-line interfaces or graphical user interfaces
(GUI) of security tools to conduct technical and control set
validation
- Assess client implementations of security monitoring and
endpoint/network protection tooling to understand the technical
implementations of security controls
- Advise and develop SOC initiative roadmaps for clients to
further secure their environments
- Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including
drafting statements of work and proposalsQualificationsYour
Experience
- 6-9+ years of experience performing information security
advisement and risk assessments based upon industry-accepted
standards
- 3+ years of experience in SOC, security engineering, SIEM
administration, and incident management
- Knowledge or certification in the MITRE ATT&CK
framework
- Former professional services and consulting experience
preferred
- Experience managing a team of consultants and large
engagements
- Hands-on experience with SIEM engineering or management
- Possess a deep technical knowledge in Security Incident and
Event Management (SIEM)
- platforms, Endpoint Protection and Response/Next Gen Protection
and Response (EDR/XDR)
- tools, Next GenFirewalls, Threat Intelligence and Hunting
platforms
- Former experience with Security Operations or Cyber Defense
Operations
- Demonstrates a track record in strengthening existing and
developing new client relationships
- Knowledge of command-line interfaces or scripting tools in
security tools is a plus
- Ability to scope new opportunities with prospective clients,
including drafting statements of work and proposals
- Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet
business demands (on average 30%)
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science,
Digital Forensics, Cyber Security OR equivalent years of
professional experience to meet job requirements and
expectationsAdditional InformationThe TeamUnit 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 CommitmentWe're trailblazers that dream big, take
risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we
can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating,
together.Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of
work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future
through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to
learning, location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated
every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And
because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their
individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and
help us all evolve, 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.Disclosure required by sb19-085
(8-5-20) of the minimum compensation (includes on-target earnings =
base + on target incentives for sales roles) for this role to be
located in the state of Colorado. If hired in Colorado, this
position starts at $136,000/yr. Depending on the position offered,
restricted stock units and incentive or bonus pay may be provided
as part of this compensation package. Additional benefits may be
found here.All your information will be kept confidential according
to EEO guidelines.Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto
Networks Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by
country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be
vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer
has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this
particular position based on your location or job requirements,
please inquire with the recruiter.
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