(IT) XSIAM Engineer (Palo Alto Networks)

Job Title: XSIAM Engineer (Palo Alto Networks)

Location: Remote with occasional travel

Start Date: ASAP

Daily Rate: TBC Inside IR35

Duration: 12 month contract

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management) Engineer with Palo Alto Networks qualifications to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and managing Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform to enhance our organisation's security operations capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement and configure Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform
2. Develop and maintain security automation workflows
3. Configure log collection and correlation rules
4. Create custom dashboards and reports for security visibility
5. Troubleshoot complex security issues within the XSIAM platform
6. Maintain integration with other security tools and platforms
7. Provide technical guidance on XSIAM best practices
8. Document configurations, workflows, and procedures

Required Qualifications

1. Current Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE required, XSOAR/XSIAM certification preferred)
2. 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks products
3. Demonstrated experience implementing and managing XSIAM
4. Strong understanding of security operations and incident response
5. Proficiency in automation and Scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
6. Experience with log analysis and correlation
7. Knowledge of common security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Additional security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.)
2. Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
3. Background in SOC operations
4. Experience with threat hunting methodologies
5. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)