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Palo Alto Networks

Staff Security Engineer (SOC AI/ML Specialist)

Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053


Staff Security Engineer (SOC AI/ML Specialist)

Palo Alto Networks 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 We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contribute to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us every day - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. Job Description Join Palo Alto Networks’ Information Security team as a Staff Security Engineer specializing in AI/LLM, machine learning for Security Operations. We’re looking for innovative problem solvers passionate about using cutting-edge technology to enhance security operations and reduce organizational risk. In this role, you will leverage AI (LLM) and machine learning to elevate our Security Operations Center (SOC), automating workflows to streamline incident detection, response, and vulnerability management. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement infrastructure and tools that empower the Information Security team to detect, contain, and manage risks, including identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across the enterprise. Your Impact AI/ML in Threat Analysis - Create and maintain custom Machine Learning models using BYOML feature in XSIAM, to analyze data patterns and detect anomalies across multiple data sources, delivering actionable insights for SOC analysts. AI/ML in Security Engineering - Leverage AI and ML to optimize engineering operations, ensuring platform resilience and enhancing reliability for seamless, continuous security monitoring. AI/ML in Security Operations - Develop and refine automation workflows to streamline data analysis and bolster threat detection capabilities, integrating AI/ML capabilities to minimize manual effort and maximize efficiency. AI/ML in Vulnerability Management - Apply AI-driven approaches to proactively manage vulnerabilities, enabling effective risk minimization and prioritization to protect against potential & latest security threats. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience or equivalent military experience, with 3+ years in Information Security focused on automation and tool development for Security Operations. Proficiency in automation tools, AI/LLM, and machine learning applications in security, as well as vulnerability management - Advanced knowledge of SIEM platforms and experience with Python or similar scripting languages. Cloud security experience with platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus. Applied expertise in machine learning for threat detection, anomaly analysis, and vulnerability management is a plus. 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. 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.

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