XDR Consultant (Remote) Job Description

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XDR Consultant (Remote)

Piper Companies - ,

Piper Companies is seeking a XDR Consultant (Remote) to join a premier cyber security organization. The XDR Consultant will function as the Cortex Technical Lead and Palo Alto Networks Solutions Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Responsibilities of the XDR Consultant include:

Deploy and configure XDR across customer environments, including endpoints and cloud environments
Tune and optimize endpoint agents to maximize security effectiveness while minimizing operational impact
Assist in building policies based on machine learning and behavioral analytics
Analyze logs and events generated by XDR to identify, investigate, and mitigate security incidents
Interact with the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 to analyze and remediate cybersecurity events (Remediation limited to Firewall Implementation/Configuration/Hardening)
Collaborate with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and customers to develop recommendations and roadmaps for enhancing the effectiveness of customer's cybersecurity controls
Communicate and lead effectively in a crisis situation with all levels of a customer's organization

Qualifications for the XDR Consultant include:

5+ years in a technical consulting or engineering role
Experience deploying and managing XDR platforms, expertise in endpoint agent deployment and configuration
Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies, such as software firewalls, antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint protection platforms
Knowledge of machine learning and behavioral analytics principles, enabling the development and tuning of effective security policies
Ability to analyze logs and events generated by XDR to detect and respond to security incidents
Solid understanding of security concepts, frameworks, and best practices, with the ability to provide expert advice and guidance to customers

Preferred Qualifications:

CISSP
Palo Alto Networks Certification - PCDRA
Public Cloud Certification

Compensation for the XDR Consultant includes:

Hourly Rate: $60-70/hr
Full benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Flexible work schedule
PTO, Paid holidays