Principal Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NTT Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world's most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Operations Specialist to join our team and lead the implementation and management of Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSIAM platform. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security operations, threat detection, and response capabilities, as well as experience with XDR and SIEM solutions.

Working at NTT

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Implement Cortex XSIAM: Deploy and configure the Cortex XSIAM platform to serve as the central hub of SOC activity, replacing traditional SIEM solutions. Manage Security Operations: Utilize XSIAM's capabilities such as data centralization, intelligent stitching, and analytics-based detection to drive security operations. Automation and Analytics: Embed automation and analytics to reduce SOC costs and make SecOps processes self-sustainable. Incident Management: Oversee incident management, ensuring that routine incidents are recognized, handled, and closed efficiently. Serve as SME and escalation point for operational teams.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications and Experience

A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ would be a plus. Candidates must hold a Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) certification. Experience: At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, incident response, and security operations. Experience in managing Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM or other SIEM tools is a must. Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM Expertise: Deep understanding of Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM capabilities, including data connectors, analytics rules, workbooks, hunting queries, and playbooks. Experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM in a large enterprise environment. Cybersecurity Knowledge: Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, IT governance, and regulatory and legal requirements related to cybersecurity. Technical Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, KQL or Python. Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, is essential.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with other teams and explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills Summary

Information Security Compliance, Information Security Engineering, Information Security Incident Management, Information Security Management, Information Security Services, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Security Vulnerability Assessments

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

Being part of a global pioneer – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries. Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology – backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world's internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group's many new 'firsts'. Making a difference – by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world. Being your best self – in a progressive 'Connected Working' environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all. Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career – with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.

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