Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto Networks solutions, including:
• Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)
• EDR/XDR (Cortex XDR)
• SIEM/SOAR (Cortex XSIAM)
• Lead and support migration projects from legacy platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) to Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM
• Work with clients to understand business requirements and deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions
• Perform threat hunting, alert tuning, policy configuration, and use case development
• Collaborate with global teams (onshore/offshore model) for delivery in sectors like Telecom, Finance, Retail, and Public Sector
• Support security assessments, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in Palo Alto technologies (NGFW, Cortex XDR/XSIAM)
• Proven knowledge of cybersecurity operations, SOC processes, and incident response
• Experience with SIEM migration and integrations
• Understanding of threat intelligence, detection engineering, and automation
• Good knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell) and log analysis
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Preferred Certifications:

• Palo Alto Networks Certifications, such as:
• PCNSE (Network Security Engineer)
• Cortex XDR/XSIAM certifications (if available)
• Additional certifications like CEH, CISSP, or relevant SIEM/EDR vendor certifications are a plus