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Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, our mission is clear: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We envision a world every day safer and more secure than the last. We are built on challenging and reshaping the status quo, seeking innovators who are equally committed to transforming the future of cybersecurity. Who We Are We take our mission seriously, relentlessly safeguarding our customers. Each team member's unique ideas contribute to our collective success. Our values, voiced by employees, manifest every day through disruptive innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to each other with integrity. Joining our team means you're part of shaping cybersecurity's future. We work swiftly, continually learn, and respect each individual's uniqueness. Our development and wellbeing programs offer various support choices, including a FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities. Job Description Your Career The Consulting Director will spearhead Proactive Consulting Services across an expanding range of strategic offerings including SOC Assessments, Cloud Security, AI/ML Security Assessments, and other innovative service areas. This senior consultant will act as a trusted advisor, aiding customers in enhancing their cybersecurity resilience and elevating their security maturity. Your Impact Lead the innovation and improvement of SOC, AI Security, and Cloud Security consulting services. Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, focusing on SOC maturity, cloud security, AI/ML risks, and application/infrastructure security. Translate technical insights into actionable business risk implications and strategic recommendations. Utilize frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, among others, for reviews and assessments. Provide subject matter expertise in various environments, including cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises ecosystems. Guide the development of security programs, threat detection capabilities, and incident readiness. Integrate Palo Alto Networks products into consulting engagements to enhance value. Engage with prospects to identify cyber risks across SOC operations, cloud infrastructure, and AI implementations. Align Unit 42 solutions with customer challenges, delivering clear communications regarding solution value and outcomes. Assist engagement teams in addressing technical objections throughout the delivery process. Enhance the team's ability to tailor recommendations to clients' unique business processes. Build long-term client relationships, establishing Unit 42 as a trusted strategic advisor. Create and deliver consulting enablement content to augment Unit 42’s capabilities. Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback that informs product features and consultant needs. Your Experience 4+ years in cybersecurity advisory or risk assessments based on recognized frameworks and standards. 6+ years in professional services/consulting, preferably with 3+ years in a Director role leading consulting teams. Experience in SOC Maturity, Cloud Security, AI/ML Model Assessments, or similar areas. Advising CISOs on strategic planning, resource prioritization, capability development, and roadmaps. Strong knowledge in cybersecurity domains: network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and AI/ML security principles. Skillful in translating strategic discussions into detailed proposals and outcomes. Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with emerging threats and translating them into practical assessment strategies. Past experience managing diverse consulting teams and scoping new opportunities. Background in scripting or automation tools is advantageous. Proven public speaking, training, and enablement experience preferred. 10+ years of strengthening long-term client relationships. Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 25%). Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience required. The Team Unit 42 Consulting is the advisory arm of Palo Alto Networks, dedicated to creating a more secure digital world through top-notch incident response, risk management, and digital forensics services. Our experts are well-versed in data breach responses and proactive strategies for long-term security posture improvement. Compensation Disclosure Compensation for this position will depend on qualifications and experience, with a starting salary between $183,000 and $252,000. Additional compensation may include stock units and bonuses. Employee benefits descriptions are available. Our Commitment We embrace diverse teams that challenge the status quo in cybersecurity. Our mission: innovation through collaboration. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks celebrates diversity in the workplace, considering all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. Palo Alto Networks

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