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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 We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

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 Summary

Job Summary

As a client-facing Consultant in our Reactive Services team, you will support and contribute to incident response engagements, helping customers investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents. You will work alongside senior team members and engage with stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable insights throughout the incident lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support reactive incident response engagements, assisting in digital forensics investigations and incident containment activities
• Perform host-based forensic analysis across Windows, Linux, and macOS systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Assist in investigating data breaches using forensic and SIEM tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Splunk) to help determine the source and scope of malicious activity
• Analyze logs from firewalls, endpoints, web, and other systems to identify evidence of compromise
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to support remediation efforts and improve overall security posture
• Contribute to the development of client deliverables, helping translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights
• Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences with guidance from senior team members
• Travel as needed (approximately 30%) to support client engagements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, cybersecurity operations, or related field
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: endpoint forensics, log analysis, SIEM, or EDR tools
• Foundational understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and common attack vectors
• Experience analyzing security events and identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as EnCase, FTK, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, or similar
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks and methodologies
• Understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIH, Security+)

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$102,000.00 - $139,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.