Senior Professional Services Consultant XSIAM - South Africa Palo Alto Networks Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO's, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud... View company page At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Our Approach to WorkWe lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!Job DescriptionAs a Senior Professional Services Consultant for Cortex XSIAM, you will play a pivotal role in assisting our key customers with seamless log migration and effective detection strategies. Working closely with the technical lead, you will ensure the successful onboarding and ingestion of relevant log sources into XSIAM, adhering to industry best practices and meeting customer-specific requirements. Your responsibilities will also involve devising suitable detection strategies to fortify our customers' defenses against threats, encompassing the design and implementation of correlation rules.Your ImpactCollaborate with the technical lead to devise a comprehensive log ingestion strategyContribute to the development of detection strategies based on industry best practicesArticulate a step-by-step process to ensure the ingestion of high-quality log sourcesMonitor and optimize log sources for optimal performanceCreate meticulous and effective correlation rulesFine-tune log sources and correlation rules to enhance system efficiencyServe as the subject matter expert (SME) in SIEM , correlation, and log source ingestionServe as a trusted advisor to end customers, offering consultative guidance and expertise in optimizing the utilization of Cortex XSIAMLeverage your in-depth knowledge of SIEM and SOC practices to assess customer needs, provide tailored recommendations, and assist in the formulation of effective security strategiesCollaborate closely with customers to understand their unique challenges and objectives, translating them into actionable steps that enhance their security postureIdentify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling through automationFoster collaboration with internal and external teams to drive product adoptionProduce technical documentation detailing SIEM aspects of the engagementTravel up to 40% to customer meetings, XSIAM team initiatives or product trainings QualificationsYour ExperienceFluent Englishas a must-have.Exceptional written and verbalcommunication and presentation skills, for both internal and external interactionsHands-on experience in deploying and integrating SIEM solutionswithinenterpriseto large enterprise-level environmentsPractical knowledge aboutSecurity Operations Centers (SOC)tooling and processesProficiency in coordinating and conducting event collection, log management, event management, compliance automation, and identity monitoring using SIEM platformsAbility to conceive and develop correlation and detection rules in SIEM systems to enable effective alertingFamiliarity with a range of SIEM technologies, such as Splunk and IBM QRadarProven experience in providing consultative services to end customers within the realm of cybersecurity, particularly in SIEM and SOC domainsDemonstrated ability to comprehend customer requirements, analyze complex security environments, and deliver strategic recommendations that align with their goalsStrong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)Skill in understanding logs and locating relevant third-party documentation when requiredKnowledge of generating reports on SIEM status, including metrics like logging source count, log collection rate, and other performance indicatorsUnderstanding of Security Analysis & Response, encompassing endpoint, network, and cloud -based environments is a plusProficient in comprehending and creating technical design documentationRelevant bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience or industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, SIEM Vendor Qualification, etc.), is a plusAdditional InformationThe TeamOur professional services team is critical to our success and mission. As part of this team, you enable customer success by providing support to clients post-sale. Our dedication to our customers doesn't stop once they sign – it evolves.As threats and technology evolve, we stay in step to accomplish our mission. You'll be involved in implementing new products, transitioning from old products to new, and will fix integrations and critical issues as they are raised. But you won't wait for them to be raised, you'll seek them out, too. We fix and identify technical problems, with a pointed focus of providing the best customer support in the industry.Our CommitmentWe'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 ****** 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.Explore more InfoSec / Cybersecurity career opportunitiesFind even more open roles in Ethical Hacking, Pen Testing, Security Engineering, Threat Research, Vulnerability Management, Cryptography, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security in general - ordered by popularity of job title or skills, toolset and products used - below.#J-18808-Ljbffr
