Professional Services Staff Consultant, XSIAM

Palo Alto Networks; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Professional Services Staff Consultant - XSIAM to lead deployment, customization, and optimization of the Cortex XSIAM platform for enterprise clients. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for solving complex cybersecurity challenges.

Senior consultants independently manage large projects, deliver automation solutions, develop tailored playbooks, and contribute to service offerings that improve security operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience deploying and managing SIEM platforms.
• Experience deploying and managing EDR/XDR/Endpoint platforms.
• Experience with Linux systems administration.
• Scripting in Python and/or JavaScript for custom integrations.
• APIs and integration of XSIAM with security tools.
• Designing and implementing complex security use cases.
• Understanding of security concepts, frameworks, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Deployments: manage complex XSIAM deployments for enterprise clients.
• Custom Playbook Development: create bespoke automation playbooks.
• Custom Correlation Development: build log-event correlations for use cases.
• Subject Matter Expertise: provide thought leadership on XSIAM.
• Technical Troubleshooting: diagnose issues and ensure project delivery.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: guide junior team members.
• Service Offering Development: contribute to methodologies and best practices.

Skills

SIEM deployments

EDR/XDR/Endpoint

Linux administration

Python/JavaScript scripting

APIs integration

Security use case design

Security frameworks & compliance

Tools

Python

JavaScript

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

The Professional Services Staff Consultant - XSIAM specializes in the deployment, customization, and optimization of the Cortex XSIAM platform. This role requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for solving complex cybersecurity challenges. Senior Consultants independently lead large-scale projects, deliver tailored automation solutions, and play a pivotal role in designing service offerings that enhance security operations.

Your Impact

• Lead Advanced Deployments: Manage and execute complex XSIAM platform deployment projects for enterprise clients, ensuring successful implementations tailored to customer requirements.
• Custom Playbook Development: Collaborate with clients to create bespoke playbooks and automation workflows addressing specific security challenges.
• Custom Correlation Development: Collaborate with clients to create custom correlations with log events that achieve security use cases.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert on XSIAM, providing thought leadership to customers and internal teams.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Independently identify root causes of technical issues, develop creative solutions, and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Guide junior team members, transferring knowledge and fostering professional growth.
• Service Offering Development: Contribute to the creation of methodologies, playbooks, and best practices to enhance the XSIAM Professional Services portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3 years extensive experience in deploying and managing SIEM platforms, including log parsing, correlation, and strategy
• Extensive experience in deploying and managing EDR/XDR/Endpoint platforms and agents
• Experience with Linux systems administration
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and/or JavaScript for custom integrations and advanced playbook development
• Advanced understanding of APIs and the ability to integrate XSIAM with a wide range of security tools and infrastructure components
• Expertise in designing and implementing complex security use cases to streamline security operations
• Strong foundation in security concepts, frameworks, and compliance standards, with the ability to provide strategic guidance

Specialized Skills

• Proven track record of leading large-scale XSIAM platform deployments for enterprise clients
• Architectural expertise in designing scalable, secure, and performance-optimized XSIAM solutions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services
• Deep understanding of incident response processes, including triage, investigation, and remediation

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.

$144,000.00 - $198,000.00/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 .

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.