[Remote] Principal Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - Weekend Shift

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is committed to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. The Principal Consultant will lead client engagements, manage incident response, and provide guidance on remediation while working with key stakeholders to ensure effective incident management. Responsibilities • Perform reactive incident response functions including but not limited to - host-based analysis functions through investigating Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) • Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity • Investigate data breaches leveraging forensics tools including Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, and custom Crypsis investigation tools to determine source of compromises and malicious activity that occurred in client environments • Manage incident response engagements to scope work, guide clients through forensic investigations, contain security incidents, and provide guidance on longer term remediation recommendations • Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 20%) • Mentorship of team members in incident response and forensics best practices Skills • 6+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience with a passion for cyber security • Strong leadership skills including experience managing a team or individuals • Experience with leading complicated engagements including scoping, interfacing with the client, and have executed on a technical front • Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response • Experienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open source forensic tools • Incident response consulting experience required • Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications • Have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas • Be able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution • Have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products • Be collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team • Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent military experience required Benefits • Restricted stock units • Bonus Company Overview • Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Palo Alto Networks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 484 in 2025, 482 in 2024, 341 in 2023, 452 in 2022, 493 in 2021, 235 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job