Palo Alto Networks

Consultant

Palo Alto Networks$102K — $139K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in incident response or digital forensics with a strong interest in cybersecurity.
  • Proficient in host-based forensics and data breach response.
  • Experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, and other investigative tools.
  • Capacity to present publicly and build a professional presence through speaking engagements or publications.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across various teams and functions within the company.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead incident response engagements by collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
  • Conduct host-based analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to find indicators of compromise.
  • Analyze log sources including firewalls, web servers, and databases to detect malicious activity.
  • Utilize forensics tools to investigate data breaches and uncover sources of compromise.
  • Provide tactical remediation recommendations and guidance during digital forensics investigations.
  • Manage light travel requirements, averaging around 30%, to fulfill business needs.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a collaborative hybrid environment.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for professional development and public engagement.
  • Support for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
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

Your Career
This role is client-facing and requires the Consultant to produce deliverables based on reactive services client engagements. The Consultant will work directly with multiple customers and key stakeholders (Admins, C-Suite, etc) to lead incident response incidents and guide clients through the engagement from start to finish.
Your Impact
Perform reactive incident response functions including but not limited to - host-based analysis functions through investigating Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence and artifacts of malicious and compromised activity

Investigate data breaches leveraging forensics tools including Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, and custom Unit 42 investigation tools to determine the source of compromises and malicious activity that occurred in client environments

Serve an active role on unit 42, incident response engagements - guiding clients through digital forensics investigations, containment of security incidents, and providing guidance on tactical remediation recommendations

Ability to perform light travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%)

Qualifications
Your Experience
2+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience with a passion for cybersecurity

Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response

Experienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open-source forensic tools

Ability to grow into a valuable contributor to practice and, specifically
have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications

have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas

be able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution

have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products

be collaborative and build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team

Incident Response Consulting is highly preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience required

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.

$102,000.00 - $139,500.00/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 [email protected].

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. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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