XSIAM Engineer (Palo Alto Networks)

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

• Current Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE required, XSOAR/XSIAM certification preferred)
• 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

• 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.)