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SOC engineer

• Security incidents and occurrences are tracked, analysed, and reported.
• Provide security controls such as IDS/IPS, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and data loss prevention recommendations to the client's security team.
• With the support of the SOC manager, create new operational rules, processes, and procedures.
• As an initial point of contact for the SOC team, assist them.
• Assist with handing out work assignments to the team members.
• Handling escalated security incidents.
• Proficiency in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Sentinel).
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks : MITRE Telecommunication&CK, NIST, CIS, etc.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA), OSCP, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.

Our Mission

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Your Career

As a Unit 42 SOC Engineer at Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42) you will create custom detection rules with various security products and create playbooks (automations) for information security use cases.

Working closely with our Unit 42 customer base to achieve their goals of maintaining great security on top of their entire security stack with XSIAM & Unit 42.

Your Impact

• Develop information security and incident response workflows, procedures and deploy them as Cortex XSIAM correlation rules & playbooks

• Work with customers worldwide on specific security product use cases, API documentations, playbooks & response options

• Work with customers to understand their specific workflows to help automate procedures & responses on a large scale.

• Write custom detection rules on top of various security products in Cortex XSIAM

Your Experience

• Hands-on experience with as many information security tools such as SIEMs, FWs, EDR, Sandboxes, Vulnerability Management, etc.

• Incident response and malware analysis experience

• Software development experience, preferably python.

• Good understanding of SOC and information security management workflows in enterprise organizations

• Great communication skills

• Previous experience with Cortex XSOAR or other SOAR products preferred

• Previous experience with Cortex XSIAM preferred

The Team

Unit 42 is the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Networks. We believe threat intelligence should be shared and available to all within the industry. We deliver high-quality, in-depth research on adversaries, malware families, and attack campaigns. Our analysts uncover and document adversary behaviors and then share playbooks that give insight into the various tools, techniques, and procedures threat actors execute to compromise organizations.

If you're looking for a career with access to the brightest minds in cybersecurity, you've found it. We have a hunger for researching, hunting out the world's newest threats and sharing them with our industry to make the digital world a safer place.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects - centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we're constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $ - $ /YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here ( .

Our Commitment

We're problem solvers that 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.

Job Description

Your Career

As a Unit 42 SOC Engineer at Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42) you will create custom detection rules with various security products and create playbooks (automations) for information security use cases.

Working closely with our Unit 42 customer base to achieve their goals of maintaining great security on top of their entire security stack with XSIAM & Unit 42.

Your Impact

• Develop information security and incident response workflows, procedures and deploy them as Cortex XSIAM correlation rules & playbooks
• Work with customers worldwide on specific security product use cases, API documentations, playbooks & response options
• Work with customers to understand their specific workflows to help automate procedures & responses on a large scale.
• Write custom detection rules on top of various security products in Cortex XSIAM

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Your Experience

• Hands-on experience with as many information security tools such as SIEMs, FWs, EDR, Sandboxes, Vulnerability Management, etc.
• Incident response and malware analysis experience
• Software development experience, preferably python.
• Good understanding of SOC and information security management workflows in enterprise organizations
• Great communication skills
• Previous experience with Cortex XSOAR or other SOAR products preferred
• Previous experience with Cortex XSIAM preferred

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 42 is the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Networks. We believe threat intelligence should be shared and available to all within the industry. We deliver high-quality, in-depth research on adversaries, malware families, and attack campaigns. Our analysts uncover and document adversary behaviors and then share playbooks that give insight into the various tools, techniques, and procedures threat actors execute to compromise organizations.

If you’re looking for a career with access to the brightest minds in cybersecurity, you’ve found it. We have a hunger for researching, hunting out the world’s newest threats and sharing them with our industry to make the digital world a safer place.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $ - $ /YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and other SOC tools.
• Develop, tune, and optimize security detection rules and alerts to minimize false positives and maximize threat detection efficacy.
• Automate security monitoring, analysis, and response workflows using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Oversee the monitoring of network traffic, system logs, and endpoint activity for potential security threats.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting activities to proactively identify sophisticated and unknown threats.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to SOC analysts and engineers.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure swift and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Manage the lifecycle of security tools, including evaluation, procurement, and integration.
• Stay current with the latest cyber threats, attack vectors, and security technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Security Operations or a related cybersecurity role, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineer capacity.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack).
• Strong understanding of network security principles, TCP/IP, and common attack techniques.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with EDR solutions, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC GCIH, GCIA) are highly desirable.

• Design, implement, and manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and other SOC tools.
• Develop and tune detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic to identify security incidents.
• Automate security tasks and workflows using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Configure and maintain security monitoring solutions, including IDS/IPS, EDR, and network traffic analysis.
• Lead threat hunting initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts.
• Analyze security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and recommend remediation actions.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure timely and effective resolution of security events.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, procedures, and capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on SOC operations and security engineering.
• Expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) and security analytics.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and threat vectors.
• Experience with EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical procedures and incident reports.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, or CEH are a strong plus.