Senior Consultant

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 Are We

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 Description

Job SummaryThis client-facing Senior Consultant role leads and produces deliverables for reactive services engagements. You will work directly with diverse customers and key stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to manage incident response engagements from initiation to completion, guiding clients through complex security challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform reactive incident response, including host-based analysis of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence and artifacts of malicious activity.Investigate data breaches using forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and Splunk to determine the source of compromise.Lead incident response engagements, guiding clients through forensic investigations, incident containment, and long-term remediation.Collaborate with and mentor junior consultants, sharing expertise in incident response and forensics best practices to empower the team.Operate on a weekend shift schedule from Friday to Monday (10-hour workdays, 40-hour workweek).Travel up to 30% as required to meet client and business demands.

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or a related field, or equivalent military experience.4+ years of direct experience in incident response or digital forensics.Proficiency in host-based forensics, data breach response, and evidence handling.Experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Volatility, WireShark, or TCPDump.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in a client-facing incident response consulting role.Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and sales functions.Executive presence with the credibility to advise senior-level stakeholders.Experience or interest in public speaking, conference presentations, or security-related publications.