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Senior MSIAM SOC Engineer – Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks. Continuously refine correlation rules to ensure detection logic meets standards for performance, accuracy, and operational relevance .
Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $134,600 - $217,800 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Detection Engineering and Security Architecture, with a strong focus on translating threat intelligence into actionable detection logic and designing automation playbooks. Proficient in guiding enterprise customers through complex security workflows and optimizing detection processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Detection Engineering LifecycleCortex XSIAMPython for Security AutomationIncident ResponseThreat Hunting
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Hard Skills
Detection Logic OptimizationRule Testing FrameworksContinuous TuningAutomation Playbook DesignThreat Intelligence Translation
Soft Skills
Consultative SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
SIEMsFirewallsEDRSandboxesSOAR PlatformsCortex XSOAR
Industry Keywords
SOCSecurity ArchitectureOperational WorkflowsData IngestionDetection Engineering
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFirewallsPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Continuously refine correlation rules to ensure detection logic meets standards for performance, accuracy, and operational relevance
- Translate Unit 42 threat intelligence research and emerging adversary TTPs into actionable detection logic
- Design sophisticated automation playbooks to resolve emerging security challenges and optimize operational workflows
- Architect the end-to-end security lifecycle within Cortex XSIAM
- Connect data ingestion, high-fidelity detection engineering, and response automation
- Review and provide optimization feedback on detection logic written by others
- Guide enterprise customers through complex architectural and workflow decisions
- Collaborate remotely across geographies in a hybrid team environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Senior SOC, Detection Engineering, or Security Architecture role
- Experience utilizing SIEMs, firewalls, EDR, sandboxes, and SOAR platforms
- Mastery of the Detection Engineering lifecycle
- Experience with rule testing frameworks, soft-deployment strategies, and continuous tuning
- Experience reviewing and QA-ing detection logic written by others
- Experience designing complex automation playbooks, preferably with Cortex XSOAR or similar
- Strong background in incident response and threat hunting
- Experience translating threat intelligence into actionable defense mechanisms
- Software development experience with strong proficiency in Python for security automation
- Exceptional consultative and communication skills
- Ability to guide enterprise customers through complex architectural and workflow decisions
- Previous experience with Cortex XSIAM preferred
- Applicants must not require immigration sponsorship; the position does not sponsor work visas
Benefits
Comp & perks- Restricted stock units may be included
- Bonus may be included
- Employee benefits are offered; details are referenced via the employer’s benefits description
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs