Senior Security Engineer

• Implement, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM to enhance security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
• Develop and maintain security policies, detection rules, and configurations to improve threat identification and response.
• Integrate XSIAM with existing security tools and information systems to automate security operations and workflows.
• Monitor and analyse security alerts, incidents, and threat activity to identify risks and emerging patterns.
• Support cyber incident investigations and response activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share threat intelligence and improve security awareness.
• Provide technical security guidance and support to IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, security technologies, and Palo Alto Networks capabilities.
• Produce security reports, incident analysis, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Technologies:

• Support
• Security

• Experience in security engineering within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience with Security Operations Centre (SOC) processes, monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and investigation.
• Experience with SIEM, XDR, or security analytics platforms.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies, particularly Cortex XSIAM.
• Experience developing and maintaining security rules, policies, and configurations.
• Experience with security tooling integrations and automation.
• Experience producing technical documentation and reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Current valid SC clearance is mandatory.
• Experience working within UK Government, public sector, or highly regulated environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Minimum Cyber Security Standard (MCSS), or GovAssure is desirable.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and security analytics is desirable.
• Strong understanding of modern cyber threats and defensive security practices is desirable.