Sr. MSIAM SOC Engineer (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks; Florida; Remote; USD 135.000 - 218.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly experienced Security Architect to drive the refinement of correlation rules and translate threat intelligence into practical, robust detection logic. You will architect end-to-end security workflows within Cortex XSIAM and build sophisticated automation to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact, and help protect customers by delivering high-performance, proactive security solutions across dynamic

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience in a Senior SOC, Detection Engineering, or Security Architecture role.
• Experience with rule testing frameworks, soft-deployment strategies, and tuning.
• Ability to review and optimize detection logic and provide constructive feedback.

Aufgaben

• Refine correlation rules to meet performance and accuracy standards.
• Translate threat intelligence into robust detection logic.
• Develop automated playbooks to address emerging security challenges and optimize operations.
• Architect the end-to-end security lifecycle within Cortex XSIAM, connecting data ingestion, detection engineering, and response automation.

Kenntnisse

Python for security automation

Threat hunting

Incident response

Tools

SIEMs

Firewalls

EDR

Sandboxes

SOAR platforms

Cortex XSOAR

Cortex XSIAM

Jobbeschreibung

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

Drive the continuous refinement of correlation rules, ensuring all deployed detection logic meets strict standards for performance, accuracy, and operational relevance. Translate Unit 42 threat intelligence research and emerging adversary TTPs into actionable, robust detection logic. Champion proactive automation, engineering sophisticated playbooks to resolve emerging security challenges and optimize operational workflows ahead of demand. Architect the end-to-end security lifecycle within Cortex XSIAM, seamlessly connecting data ingestion, high-fidelity detection engineering, and sophisticated response automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a Senior SOC, Detection Engineering, or Security Architecture role utilizing SIEMs, firewalls, EDR, sandboxes, and SOAR platforms.
• Proven mastery of the Detection Engineering lifecycle, including experience with rule testing frameworks, soft-deployment strategies, and continuous tuning.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and QA-ing detection logic written by others, with the ability to provide constructive optimization feedback.
• Proactive engineering mindset with a track record of designing complex automation playbooks (Cortex XSOAR or similar) based on anticipated threat vectors, not just reactive requests.
• Strong background in incident response, threat hunting, and translating threat intelligence into actionable defense mechanisms.
• Software development experience, with a strong proficiency in Python for security automation.
• Exceptional consultative and communication skills, with the confidence to guide enterprise customers through complex architectural and workflow decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Cortex XSIAM.

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.

• $134,600.00 - $217,800.00/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.