[Remote] Principal Consultant, Incident Recovery Operations (Unit 42)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting the digital way of life and is seeking a Principal Consultant in Unit 42. In this senior role, you will lead technical engagements to assist clients in recovering from security incidents and enhancing their security operations programs.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex Incident Response remediation engagements for global clients, with potential for up to 30% travel
  • Collaborate with Incident Response Leads to proactively address risks identified during active investigations
  • Develop detailed remediation workflows, strategic recommendations, and roadmaps aligned with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS)
  • Architect and execute the rebuilding of servers and workstations using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Packer
  • Design and implement secure network topologies, infrastructure hardening, and configuration modifications informed by modern attacker techniques
  • Create and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and executive leadership stakeholders
  • Communicate complex remediation strategies and workflows effectively to clients, including IT staff, senior leadership, and counsel
  • Ensure the preservation of data integrity to support Unit 42’s forensic investigative workflows

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or PhD with 8 years of experience
  • 6+ years of management experience leading technical teams in network engineering, system administration, or virtualization at an enterprise scale
  • Deep expertise in identity management, single sign-on (SSO), and modern authentication protocols
  • Thorough understanding of enterprise security controls, risk reduction strategies, and scalable architectures in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD environments
  • Strong expertise with cloud computing concepts and securing hybrid-cloud infrastructure
  • Expertise using security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS, HIPAA, PCI DSS) to harden Windows, Linux, and cloud-based environments
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins, Packer, Ansible)
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead executive-level meetings, and manage multiple project teams concurrently
  • Experience securing OSX systems in an enterprise environment

Benefits

  • Restricted stock units
  • Bonus

Company Overview

  • Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.paloaltonetworks.com.

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