Principal Professional Services Engineer (Security Clearance Eligibility Required) Role overview and eligibility information. This remote role supports Palo Alto Networks' SOC Transformation & XSIAM deployments across global customers. Overview Your Career 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 rare blend of consultative presence, deep technical mastery, and executive influence to guide our customers through complex SOC transformations. Your primary role is to drive these large-scale programs, ensuring the successful execution of foundational elements like seamless log migration and the development of sophisticated detection strategies, to deliver measurable security outcomes in highly dynamic enterprise environments. Responsibilities

SECURITY CLEARANCE Eligibility Mandatory 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 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 Transform ambiguity into structured action plans, driving accountability at every level of a customer engagement Build and mentor high-performing professional services teams that blend consulting, engineering, and change management expertise Partner with Product and R&D teams to incorporate field insights into roadmap priorities

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 Familiarity with a range of SIEM technologies (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar) is a plus Strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex) Relevant bachelor's degree or industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.) is a plus Must be able to travel up to 30%

Additional Information

The Team Our professional services team is critical to our success and mission. You enable customer success by providing support to clients post-sale and continue to evolve with customer needs. Our Commitment We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance, please contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

Associate

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Full-time

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