Technical Consultant

Introduction

Seeking a skilled and experienced XSOAR Consultant to support the design, implementation, and optimization of PANW Cortex XSOAR solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, automation, and incident response, with hands-on experience in developing playbooks, integrations, and custom scripts within XSOAR.

Your role and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their security operations workflows and automation needs.
• Design and implement XSOAR playbooks to automate incident response and other SOC processes.
• Develop custom integrations and scripts using Python to extend XSOAR capabilities.
• Configure and optimize XSOAR dashboards, reports, and case management features.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices for XSOAR deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to XSOAR platform performance and functionality.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR (formerly Demisto).
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, incident response, and threat management.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and REST API integrations.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight), EDR and other security tools.
• Experience with SOAR use cases such as phishing response, malware triage, and threat intel enrichment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, Australia

Job ID: IBM-73253

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-15T18:49:46