Consulting Director, SOC Assessment Service, Proactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote

the team’s ability to tie recommendations to each client’s unique business processes, strategic initiatives, and risk mitigation objectives Lead the practice and invest in developing long-term client relationships that support Unit 42’s goal of becoming a trusted strategic advisor Lead the design, development, and delivery of consulting enablement content to grow capabilities across the Unit 42 team Partner with Palo Alto Networks product development teams by contributing to feedback loops that support bi-directional communication on product features, delivery impact, and consultant needs in reducing customer risk

Qualifications Your Experience: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years leading SOC-related services or operations (e.g. SOC transformation, SOC consulting, Detection Engineering, Incident Response, etc) 6+ years of professional services and consulting experience, with 3+ years in a Director (or equivalent Senior Manager) role leading consulting delivery teams strongly preferred Experience managing delivery teams, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Deep understanding of SOC operations, detection and response workflows, SIEM/SOAR tooling, and threat-informed defense Experience conducting SOC assessments, maturity benchmarking, incident response, or blue team capability reviews Familiarity with relevant frameworks and standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, etc.) Hands-on experience with SOC technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, and security in cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) Strong consulting presence engaging with SOC Directors, Technical teams, and CISOs Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a record of influencing clients and internal stakeholders, and demonstrated ability to write effective reports across diversely skilled audiences Strong public speaking and presentation skills, to effectively communicate complex SOC concepts to diverse audiences. Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks products (e.g. Cortex suite) and how they support best in class security operations Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience required Master’s Degree or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) preferred

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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

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benefits may be found here . $183,000.00 - $252,000.00/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.

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