Principal Consultant, SOC Advisory, Proactive Services (Unit 42)- Remote

Job Summary

This client-facing role requires the Principal Consultant to lead and produce deliverables for cyber risk management (CRM) engagements. You will work directly with multiple customers and key stakeholders, from administrators to the C-suite, to define and drive security priorities for their security operations center (SOC) and broader information security teams, acting as a trusted advisor to help them achieve and maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive security audits of client security operations programs, including organization, processes, and technology.
• Analyze security monitoring and alerting to perform a gap analysis on asset visibility, log coverage, and detection effectiveness.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments using industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001/2.
• Utilize command-line and graphical interfaces of security tools to perform technical validation of security controls.
• Assess client security architecture and the implementation and integration of security monitoring and protection tools.
• Advise on and develop strategic roadmaps with actionable recommendations for clients to mature their SOC capabilities.
• Collaborate with prospective clients to scope new opportunities, including the creation of proposals and statements of work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent military experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 3 years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a consulting capacity focused on SOC, security engineering, or incident management for large organizations.
• Deep technical knowledge of SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR tools, Next-Gen Firewalls, and Vulnerability Management solutions.
• Experience serving as a security advisor and managing relationships with client stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands, averaging approximately 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SIEM engineering, management, or advanced security analytics.
• Knowledge of or certification in the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience with command-line interfaces or scripting tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security tasks.
• Proven track record of strengthening client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team.  Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients’ security posture.

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 $151,000- $208,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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.

About the Company

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

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.