Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment

Palo Alto Networks; Burbank (CA); Remote; USD 163,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment. You will lead strategic, multi-national SOC modernization programs, guiding customers from strategy to full operationalization of XSIAM, with focus on automated detection and high-quality data ingestion.

You will collaborate with executives and technical teams to deliver measurable security outcomes, while mentoring services teams and driving cross-geography initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience deploying SIEM/security analytics in large enterprises.
• Experience guiding executive-level stakeholders from SOC analysts to CISOs.
• Proven ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead strategic advisor and SME for customers undertaking full-scale SOC modernization with XSIAM.
• Lead multi-national SOC transformation programs and consolidate detection/response into a unified AI-driven platform.
• Direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments from strategy through operationalization.
• Devise and oversee log ingestion strategies to feed the XSIAM platform with high-quality data.
• Architect and implement advanced detection strategies and correlation rules to strengthen defenses.
• Fine-tune log sources and correlation rules to maximize performance and detection efficacy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation with cross-team collaboration.
• Build and mentor high-performing professional services teams.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Security operations

XSIAM deployment

Automation & AI-driven detection

Threat detection strategies

Travel up to 30%

Tools

Splunk

IBM QRadar

SOAR tools

EDR

Cloud security

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.

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! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

As a Principal Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment, you will be a seasoned leader at the forefront of our most strategic customer engagements. You will leverage a blend of consultative presence, technical mastery, and executive influence to guide customers through complex SOC transformations. Your primary role is to drive these large-scale programs, ensuring successful execution from log migration to sophisticated detection strategies, delivering measurable security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead strategic advisor and subject matter expert for customers undertaking a full-scale SOC modernization with XSIAM.
• Lead multi-national SOC transformation programs, consolidating fragmented detection and response processes into a unified, AI-driven platform.
• Direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments, guiding customers from initial strategy through to full operationalization.
• Devise and oversee comprehensive log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality data fuels the XSIAM platform.
• Architect and implement sophisticated detection strategies and correlation rules to fortify customer defenses against advanced threats.
• Fine-tune and optimize log sources and correlation rules to maximize system performance and detection efficacy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation, collaborating with teams to implement solutions.
• Build and mentor high-performing professional services teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in modernizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to achieve automation, AI-driven detection, and measurable improvements in MTTD/MTTR.
• Exceptional executive presence, with strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders from the SOC analyst to the CISO.
• Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior security leaders, with the ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions within large enterprise environments.
• 8+ years of experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) tooling, processes, and workflows.
• Hands‑on technical mastery across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Ability to conceive, architect, and develop effective correlation and detection rules.
• Must be able to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry‑recognized certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, etc.
• Familiarity with a range of SIEM technologies, such as Splunk and IBM QRadar.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $163,000.00 - $224,500.00/yr

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.