Principal Consultant

Palo Alto Networks; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm is looking for a Principal Consultant in Abu Dhabi to lead proactive incident preparedness projects. This role requires 8 years of experience in incident response and consulting, a strong understanding of cybersecurity, and the ability to manage complex engagements with multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to deliver effective preparedness strategies and ensure they are ready for potential incidents. This full-time position offers remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8 years of incident preparedness and/or incident response related consulting experience required.
• Experience leading complicated engagements and interfacing with clients.
• Incident response consulting experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive incident preparedness projects.
• Review Crisis Management, Incident Response, and Business Continuity Plans.
• Plan and deliver a range of TTXs, including post-exercise reports.

Skills

Incident Response

Cyber Security

Enterprise Software

Solution Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field

Tools

AWS

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Your Career

This role is client‑facing and requires the Principal Consultant to lead and produce deliverables based on proactive services engagements. The Principal Consultant will work directly with multiple customers and key stakeholders (security teams, system and network administrators, owners, C‑Suite, etc.) to manage and deliver proactive incident preparedness engagements as well as wider proactive assessments and services.

Your Impact

• Lead proactive incident preparedness projects including but not limited to TableTop Exercises (TTX), Incident Response Plans and Response Maturity Assessments
• Review Crisis Management, Incident Response, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans and other relevant documents that support holistic business resilience
• Plan and deliver a range of TTXs, including writing post‑exercise reports that provide detailed analysis and recommendations on areas for improvement
• Manage and contribute incident preparedness and other cyber security engagements from initial scoping through to delivery
• Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 20%)

Qualifications : Your Experience

• 8 years of incident preparedness and/or incident response related consulting experience with a passion for cyber security
• Experience with leading and delivering complicated engagements, including scoping, interfacing with the client and having executed incident preparedness or IR related projects
• Incident response consulting experience required. Incident preparedness experience is a must as it will be a core focus of the position
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent experience required

Additional Information

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Networks 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 [e-mail].

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.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

• Enterprise Software
• SAP Warehouse Management
• AWS
• Solution Architecture
• SAP EWM
• SAP Finance & Controlling
• SAP Supply Chain Management
• SAP S/4HANA
• Enterprise Sales
• Pre‑sales
• Management Consulting
• Oracle

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1