Senior Consultant, Proactive Services. Cloud & AI (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in London seeks a Senior Consultant to work in Unit 42, focusing on proactive security domains including cloud security and risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting and a solid technical background. This full-time role involves collaboration with clients to enhance their security posture against modern threats and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The firm values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cybersecurity consulting in two or more domains.
• Proven ability in client relationship building.
• Experience in a startup environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security operations programs.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and threat analysis.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Consulting experience in SOC

Technical knowledge in SIEM

Cloud Security Advisory

Risk assessment

Threat modelling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

SIEM Tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Consultant in Unit 42, working across proactive cyber security domains including Cloud Security, Security Operations, Cyber Risk Management and Artificial Intelligence in cyber security.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about cyber security, curious with a demonstrated track record of continuous learning, and has the technical acumen to embrace data, technological and innovative approaches to deliver the best consulting outcomes for clients as they address today’s cyber threat landscape.

Your Career

As a Senior Consultant in Unit 42 you will have the opportunity to work across a number of proactive cyber security domains including Cloud Security, Security Operations, Cyber Risk Management and Artificial Intelligence in cyber security.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about cyber security, curious with a demonstrated track record of continuous learning, and has the technical acumen to embrace data, technological and innovative approaches to deliver the best consulting outcomes for clients, as they work to address the challenges associated with today’s cyber threat landscape.

Your Impact

• SOC Advisory
  • 4+ years of consulting experience in SOC, security engineering, SIEM administration, and incident management with demonstrable success serving large, multinational organisations in designing and implementing an organisation’s security operations program, organisational structures, and capabilities
  • Deep technical knowledge in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Next Gen Firewalls, Threat Intelligence and Hunting platforms
• Defensive Security Skills (desired)
  • Experience in security operations design, engineering and/or analysis and investigations in complex environments with correlations across cloud, network, endpoint, and logs
  • Ability to assess, identify improvements, and recommend enhancements to protect, detect and rapidly respond to modern threats
  • Experience improving security operations capabilities such as asset visibility, threat detection, automation, case management, and compliance support
  • Threat hunting and/or compromise assessments to identify IoCs or unknown threats
  • Certifications including GIAC GDSA, GCIA, GMON, CISSP
  • Understanding of frameworks such as 800-53, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS 18, CMMC
• Principal Cloud Security
  • 4+ years of cloud security advisory and risk assessment experience
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP or similar
  • Experience with Cloud Access Security Broker solutions (e.g., MCAS, Netskope)
  • Knowledge of CASBs, Cloud Platforms and related dependencies (WAF, SSO, API Security, Cloud Security Posture Management)
  • Experience with cloud migrations (cloud to cloud or on-prem to cloud)
  • CLI or scripting knowledge in cloud environments is a plus
• Cloud Security skills (desired)
  • Secure software development practices (SecDevOps)
  • Knowledge of OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND, CIS, NIST CSF, CSA CCM & ISO 27107
  • Certifications such as CSCP
  • Understanding of cyber risk frameworks such as 800-53, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS 18, CMMC
• Cyber Risk Management
  • Experience in cyber security threat & risk assessments to support strategy and roadmaps
  • Proficiency in cyber risk, threat and control assessments, secure software practices, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments
  • Knowledge of privacy, security, and compliance laws/regulations and related standards
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND, CIS, NIST CSF, CSA CCM
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cyber Risk Management skills (desired)
  • Threat modelling & application security risk assessments, secure software practices including SecDevOps
  • FAIR Open-certified and experience applying FAIR for cyber risk quantification
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA
  • Understanding of risk frameworks such as 800-53, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS 18, CMMC

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 4+ years of experience performing cyber security consulting in at least two of the three domains above, with SME experience in one domain
• Track record in strengthening existing and developing new client relationships
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment
• Ability to travel as needed
• Potential to contribute across the practice and PANW product knowledge; ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or equivalent professional experience

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 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, cyber risk management, and digital forensics services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. We have a track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions with incident response, readiness, and remediation plans, focusing on long-term security improvements.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries: Computer and Network Security