Palo Alto Cortex Security Engineer

7 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Swift Strategic Solutions Inc Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Our technology services client is seeking multiple
Palo Alto Cortex Security Engineer
to join their team on a contract basis. These positions offer a strong potential for conversion to full-time employment upon completion of the initial contract period. Below are further details about the role:

Role: Palo Alto Cortex Security Engineer

Experience: 3- 5 Years

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Noida

Notice Period: Immediate- 15 Days

Mandatory Skills: Palo Alto Cortex Suite, Cortex XSIAM, Cortex XSOAR,Cortex Data Lake, Security Operations

Job Description:

The Security Operations Consultant - Palo Alto Cortex Suite is responsible for managing and optimizing the deployment, configuration, and operational performance of Palo Alto's advanced security platforms—
XSIAM
,
XDR
, and
Cortex Data Lake
. This role plays a critical part in enhancing threat detection, incident response, and overall SOC efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Operations & Management

  • Administer and maintain Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and XDR environments
  • Manage data ingestion pipelines into Cortex Data Lake
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of the platforms

Threat Detection & Response

  • Develop and tune detection rules, playbooks, and automation workflows
  • Monitor alerts and incidents generated by XDR and XSIAM
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts to investigate and respond to threats

Integration & Automation

  • Integrate Cortex Suite with other security tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, etc.)
  • Automate repetitive tasks using Cortex playbooks and APIs
  • Support onboarding of new log sources and data connectors

Analytics & Reporting

  • Generate dashboards and reports on threat trends, system health, and SOC metrics
  • Perform root cause analysis and post-incident reviews
  • Provide insights to improve detection coverage and reduce false positives

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure platform configurations align with security policies and compliance standards
  • Support audit and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Maintain documentation for operational procedures and configurations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in SOC or security engineering roles
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM, XDR, and Data Lake
  • Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, and log management
  • Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell) and automation tools
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and other security frameworks

Preferred Certifications:

  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET)
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA)
  • CISSP, CEH, or equivalent

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