Palo Alto XSOAR / XSIAM Engineer

Duration: 12 month contract

About the Role

Overview

We are seeking a contract XSIAM Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies, ideally coming from an XSOAR background, and possessing strong experience across XDR and SIEM environments. This is a key role within our security operations function, focused on enhancing detection, automation, and response capabilities.

*For this role you must be eligible for SC Clearance*

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and configure Palo Alto Networks XSIAM to improve SOC efficiency and visibility
• Design and manage security automation workflows, drawing from previous XSOAR experience
• Integrate and optimize XDR capabilities to support proactive threat detection
• Set up and maintain SIEM-style log ingestion, correlation rules, and enrichment pipelines
• Build custom dashboards and reporting tools for real-time security insights
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to XSIAM, XSOAR, and related integrations
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party security tools and platforms
• Provide best-practice guidance and hands-on support to internal teams
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, workflows, and procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years working with Palo Alto Networks solutions (XSOAR, XSIAM, Cortex XDR)
• Ideally experience implementing and managing XSIAM in real-world environments but will consider strong XSOAR Consultants who want to evolve into XSIAM.
• Strong understanding of Security Operations, XDR, and SIEM principles
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Solid experience with log analysis, event correlation, and alert tuning
• Needs to be eligible for SC Clearance

Desirable Qualifications

• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE, XSIAM/XSOAR certifications highly preferred)
• Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Previous work in a SOC environment
• Exposure to threat hunting methodologies and tools

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the biggest XSIAM project in the UK working with cutting edge technology. My client are happy to help train on certain parts of the XSIAM product suite if you have proven XSOAR / XDR background.