Professional Services Consultant - Cortex XSIAM

Palo Alto Networks; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Sydney is seeking a Technical Delivery Architect for Cortex Professional Services to be the definitive technical authority for the regional deployment team. You will define the gold standard for deploying Cortex platforms—XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud posture—with primary focus on Cortex XSIAM, translating visions into repeatable deployment methodologies for the consulting team.

You will bridge pre-sales and post-sales delivery, lead escalations, and align with TAC, COE and

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience deploying, architecting, and optimizing SIEM, SOAR, and SOC technologies in large enterprise environments.
• Deep technical expertise in log parsing, normalization, enrichment, and detection engineering across Cortex XSIAM, Cortex Cloud, XSOAR, XDR.
• Proven ability to design scalable methodologies and translate concepts into actionable workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own Deployment Methodologies: design, document, and govern technical blueprints and deployment standards.
• Act as Technical Bridge: translate roadmaps into actionable deployment executions.
• Lead Escalations: unblock consultants with advanced technical challenges.
• Interface with Core Tech Teams: align with TAC, COE, and Product Management.
• Enable the Team: mentor and QA consultant deliverables; drive AI-driven SOC and cloud security upgrades.

Skills

SIEM/SOAR/SOC

Log parsing & detection

Scripting (Python/SQL)

Cross-functional comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or industry-recognized qualifications

Tools

Python

SQL

APIs

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Your Career

As the Technical Delivery Architect for Cortex Professional Services, you will be the definitive technical authority for our regional deployment team. In this role, you will define the "gold standard" for how Cortex platforms are deployed - covering Cortex XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud posture, while keeping a heavy, primary focus on Cortex XSIAM. You will translate high-level architectural visions into repeatable, actionable deployment methodologies for the consulting team to execute. You will act as the crucial technical bridge between our core delivery consultants and broader technical teams, including SOC Transformation Architects (STAs), the Technical Assistance Center (TAC), the Center of Excellence (COE), and Product Engineering. By owning the technical methodology and serving as the ultimate escalation point for complex deployment challenges, you will unblock the team, ensure consistent technical excellence, and drive the evolution of our delivery practices.

Your Impact

• Own Deployment Methodologies: Design, document, and govern technical blueprints and deployment standards across the Cortex and Cortex Cloud portfolios, with a major emphasis on Cortex XSIAM, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and premium quality.
• Act as the Technical Bridge: Serve as the primary technical conduit between pre-sales/STAs and post-sales delivery, translating strategic SOC transformation roadmaps into actionable deployment execution.
• Lead Technical Escalations: Act as the ultimate technical escalation point for the consulting team. Unblock consultants facing advanced challenges such as custom parsers, complex API integrations, and XSIAM correlation engineering.
• Interface with Core Tech Teams: Drive alignment with TAC, COE, and Product Management. Relay field feedback to influence product roadmaps and leverage COE best practices to continuously improve local delivery standards.
• Enable the Team: Lead technical enablement, mentoring, and QA for consultant deliverables. Upskill the broader team to handle modern, AI-driven SOC operations and cloud security upgrades, and convert any consultant downtime into focused technical initiatives, training, and process uplifts.
  

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience deploying, architecting, and optimizing advanced SIEM, SOAR, and SOC technologies in large enterprise environments.
• Deep technical expertise in log parsing, normalization, enrichment, and detection engineering (expert knowledge of Cortex XSIAM, Cortex Cloud, XSOAR, XDR, or legacy platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
• Proven ability to design scalable technical methodologies and translate complex architectural concepts into step-by-step operational workflows.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, SQL) with experience designing API integrations and response playbooks.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a track record of acting as a senior escalation point for difficult technical challenges.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, capable of bridging gaps between consultants, architects, support, and product engineering.
• Relevant bachelor's degree or industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, SIEM vendor qualifications, etc.).

Our Commitment

We’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.
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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.