Ponderosa Management LLC
Staff Security Engineer (SIEM and Log Management) @ Palo Alto Networks
Ponderosa Management LLC, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Staff Security Engineer (SIEM and Log Management)
Palo Alto Networks
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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.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Our Approach to WorkAt Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for executing security-related data engineering programs and managing data management & SIEM
platforms. You will work very closely with the SOC and cross-functional teams to manage and develop tools and infrastructure that enable the Information Security team to prevent, detect, contain, and manage risks within the Palo Alto Networks Enterprise environment.You will have an extensive background in managing and engineering SIEM solutions within an enterprise environment; including design, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of our SIEMs and its components. This is a fast-paced, post-startup environment. Successful candidates will be customer-oriented, results-driven and passionate about building great products that will impact across the organization.Your ImpactImplement and manage log collection and storage solutions across various platforms, including servers, applications, and cloud
services.Ensure logs are collected, parsed, and stored securely and complying with industry regulations and organizational policies.Review and optimize log retention policies and storage solutions to balance performance and compliance.Design, deploy, and maintain the organization's SIEM platforms to ensure it effectively monitors and detects potential security threatsDevelop and fine-tune SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards to detect suspicious activities and reduce false positivesIntegrate new data sources into the SIEM platform and ensure all relevant security data is captured and analyzedData Analysis:Analyze log and event data from multiple sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential security incidents.Perform threat hunting by proactively searching for signsof compromise or malicious activity in log data.Generate reports and dashboards to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and mitigate security incidents, providing insights derived from log and SIEM data.Provide recommendations for improvements based on incident analysis and lessons learned.Collaboration and Training:Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other security teams to ensure the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities.Mentor junior analysts on log management, SIEM operations, and data analysis techniquesConduct training sessions on SIEM best practices and incident detection strategies.Compliance and Documentation:Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) concerning log management and data retention.Maintain comprehensive documentation for all log management, SIEM configurations, processes, and procedures.Qualifications
Your ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.3+ years of experience in log management, SIEM engineering, and/or data analysis in a security context.Experience with popular SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, or ELK/Elastic Stack.Strong understanding of log management principles, including log collection, parsing, storage, and analysis.Proficiency in SIEM configuration, rule creation, and alert tuning.Solid knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data analysis and automation.Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., FedRAMP, MLPS, NIST, PCI) related to data retention and security monitoring.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.Additional Information
The TeamWe’re not your ordinary Information Security team. We’re a diverse group of security professionals who challenge the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers.Driving innovation on the Information Security team of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity company is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!We are committed to bringing our FLEXWORK philosophy . You will be part of a global team and for many roles, we offer employee choice on work location (office or mostly from home) for most of our roles.Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .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.#LI-JJ1Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.
Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.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.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us ataccommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .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.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Find even more open roles below ordered by popularity of job title or skills/products/technologies used.
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Palo Alto Networks
Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud...
View all jobs at 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.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Our Approach to WorkAt Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for executing security-related data engineering programs and managing data management & SIEM
platforms. You will work very closely with the SOC and cross-functional teams to manage and develop tools and infrastructure that enable the Information Security team to prevent, detect, contain, and manage risks within the Palo Alto Networks Enterprise environment.You will have an extensive background in managing and engineering SIEM solutions within an enterprise environment; including design, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of our SIEMs and its components. This is a fast-paced, post-startup environment. Successful candidates will be customer-oriented, results-driven and passionate about building great products that will impact across the organization.Your ImpactImplement and manage log collection and storage solutions across various platforms, including servers, applications, and cloud
services.Ensure logs are collected, parsed, and stored securely and complying with industry regulations and organizational policies.Review and optimize log retention policies and storage solutions to balance performance and compliance.Design, deploy, and maintain the organization's SIEM platforms to ensure it effectively monitors and detects potential security threatsDevelop and fine-tune SIEM rules, alerts, and dashboards to detect suspicious activities and reduce false positivesIntegrate new data sources into the SIEM platform and ensure all relevant security data is captured and analyzedData Analysis:Analyze log and event data from multiple sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential security incidents.Perform threat hunting by proactively searching for signsof compromise or malicious activity in log data.Generate reports and dashboards to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and mitigate security incidents, providing insights derived from log and SIEM data.Provide recommendations for improvements based on incident analysis and lessons learned.Collaboration and Training:Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other security teams to ensure the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities.Mentor junior analysts on log management, SIEM operations, and data analysis techniquesConduct training sessions on SIEM best practices and incident detection strategies.Compliance and Documentation:Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) concerning log management and data retention.Maintain comprehensive documentation for all log management, SIEM configurations, processes, and procedures.Qualifications
Your ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.3+ years of experience in log management, SIEM engineering, and/or data analysis in a security context.Experience with popular SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, or ELK/Elastic Stack.Strong understanding of log management principles, including log collection, parsing, storage, and analysis.Proficiency in SIEM configuration, rule creation, and alert tuning.Solid knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data analysis and automation.Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., FedRAMP, MLPS, NIST, PCI) related to data retention and security monitoring.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.Additional Information
The TeamWe’re not your ordinary Information Security team. We’re a diverse group of security professionals who challenge the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers.Driving innovation on the Information Security team of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity company is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!We are committed to bringing our FLEXWORK philosophy . You will be part of a global team and for many roles, we offer employee choice on work location (office or mostly from home) for most of our roles.Our CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .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.#LI-JJ1Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.
Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.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.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us ataccommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .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.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Find even more open roles below ordered by popularity of job title or skills/products/technologies used.
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