Staff Security Engineer (SIEM and Log Management)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.  

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! 

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. 

Job Description

Your Career

In this role, you will be responsible for executing security-related data engineering programs and managing data management & SIEM platforms. You will work very closely with the SOC and cross-functional teams to manage and develop tools and infrastructure that enable the Information Security team to prevent, detect, contain, and manage risks within the Palo Alto Networks Enterprise environment.   

You will have an extensive background in managing and engineering SIEM solutions within an enterprise environment; including design, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of our SIEMs and its components. This is a fast-paced, post-startup environment. Successful candidates will be customer-oriented, results-driven and passionate about building great products that will impact across the organization.

Your Impact

• Log Management
  • Implement and manage log collection and storage solutions across various platforms, including servers, applications, and cloud services
  • Ensure logs are collected, parsed, and stored securely and complying with industry regulations and organizational policies
  • Review and optimize log retention policies and storage solutions to balance performance and compliance
• SIEM Engineering
  • Design, deploy, and maintain the organization's SIEM platforms to ensure it effectively monitors and detects potential security threats
  • Develop and fine-tune SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards to detect suspicious activities and reduce false positives
  • Integrate new data sources into the SIEM platform and ensure all relevant security data is captured and analyzed
• Data Analysis
  • Analyze log and event data from multiple sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential security incidents
  • Perform threat hunting by proactively searching for signs of compromise or malicious activity in log data
  • Generate reports and dashboards to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management
• Incident Response Support
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and mitigate security incidents, providing insights derived from log and SIEM data
  • Provide recommendations for improvements based on incident analysis and lessons learned
• Collaboration and Training
  • Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other security teams to ensure the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities
  • Mentor junior analysts on log management, SIEM operations, and data analysis techniques
  • Conduct training sessions on SIEM best practices and incident detection strategies
• Compliance and Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) concerning log management and data retention
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all log management, SIEM configurations, processes, and procedures

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience or equivalent military experience required
• 3+ years of experience in log management, SIEM engineering, and/or data analysis in a security context
• Experience with popular SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, or ELK/Elastic Stack
• Strong understanding of log management principles, including log collection, parsing, storage, and analysis
• Proficiency in SIEM configuration, rule creation, and alert tuning
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data analysis and automation
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., FedRAMP, MLPS, NIST, PCI) related to data retention and security monitoring
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences

Additional Information

The Team

We’re not your ordinary Information Security team. We’re a diverse group of security professionals who challenge the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers. 

Driving innovation on the Information Security team of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity company is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $119,000/yr to $192,500/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.  

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.