Extended Expertise Consultant, XSOAR

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us 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.

Job Summary

• Office onsite in Omaha, Nebraska
• U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance is required at the time of hire.

As an Extended Expertise Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in enabling customers to securely integrate and automate their cloud environments, leading the adoption of the Cortex XSOAR platform. You will serve as a trusted consultant, guiding complex deployments, developing strategic automation workflows, and driving continuous improvement through real‑time support. Collaborating closely with stakeholders from SOC analysts to CISOs, you will ensure successful adoption and long‑term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementations of security automation within customer environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain XSOAR playbooks to automate incident response workflows.
• Integrate diverse security tools, including EDR, SIEM, and threat intelligence platforms, with XSOAR.
• Conduct detailed analysis of operational business processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on complex cloud security systems.
• Prepare comprehensive capacity planning, deployment, and configuration guides.
• Translate complex technical information into business terms for C‑level executives.
• Train and empower customer teams to leverage security products effectively.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI is required at the time of hire.
• Must be able to work onsite at the Omaha, Nebraska office location.
• Minimum of 5‑8 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or security automation (Please confirm years of experience).
• Proven experience in technical implementation of security automation and developing XSOAR playbooks.
• Strong background in integrating security tools like EDR, SIEM, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with diverse audiences, from technical engineers to CISOs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in capacity planning, deployment, and configuration of complex security systems.
• Proven track record of analyzing business processes for automation opportunities.
• Previous experience serving as a trusted advisor to C‑level executives.