Chief Cybersecurity Architect, Digital Risk Management

1 day ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
About the Role

This position involves leading and producing deliverables based on cyber risk management client engagements. The successful candidate will work directly with multiple customers and key stakeholders to drive the security priorities of the security operations management, security operations center (SOC) staff, and Information Security team.

Your Impact

  • Develop and execute Proactive Consulting Services with SOC assessments - This individual will be the trusted advisor to grow partnerships and assist customers to get and stay healthy from a cybersecurity perspective.
  • Lead security audits of client's security operations program, processes, and technology.
  • Analyze the current level of monitoring and alerting within the enterprise and provide a gap analysis on log coverage.
  • Conduct general cyber risk assessments using frameworks or standards like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-61r2, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS Top 2, CMMD, or other industry measurement tools.
  • Utilize command-line interfaces or graphical user interfaces (GUI) of security tools to conduct technical and control set validation.
  • Assess client implementations of security monitoring and endpoint/network protection tooling to understand the technical implementations of security controls.
  • Advise and develop SOC initiative roadmaps for clients to further secure their environments.
  • Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals.
Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 6+ years of experience performing information security advisement and risk assessments based upon industry-accepted standards.
  • 3+ years of consulting experience in SOC, security engineering, SIEM administration, and incident management serving large, multinational organizations.
  • Knowledge or certification in the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Former professional services and consulting experience preferred.
  • Experience managing a team of consultants and large engagements.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM engineering or management.
  • Possess a deep technical knowledge in Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, Endpoint Protection and Response/Next Gen Protection and Response (EDR/XDR) tools, Next Gen Firewalls, Threat Intelligence and Hunting platforms.
  • Former experience with Security Operations or Cyber Defense Operations.
  • Demonstrates a track record in strengthening existing and developing new client relationships.
  • Knowledge of command-line interfaces or scripting tools in security tools is a plus.
  • Ability to scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals.
  • Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%).
  • Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically -
    • have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications.
    • have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas.
    • be able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution.
    • have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products.
    • be collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security OR equivalent years of professional experience or equivalent military experience to meet job requirements and expectations.
About Us

Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 Consulting is a leading security advisory team dedicated to creating a more secure digital world by providing high-quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team consists 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 effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients' security posture.

Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this role is $151,000-$208,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and location. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.



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