Principal consultant, incident response

1 week ago


Singapore Palo Alto Networks Full time

Principal Consultant, Incident Response (Unit 42)Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Principal Consultant in Unit 42 to manage incident response engagements with our largest clients and in our most complex engagements. The individual will become the go-to expert for clients during high-priority incident response, remediation, and recovery phases, providing both strategic guidance and technical oversight while focusing on product integration. This role requires in-depth cybersecurity expertise to serve as an incident commander throughout the incident response lifecycle.
While actively involved in incident response service delivery, this person will also work with peers and the executive team to enhance Unit 42’s incident response practice, including developing and improving the technical and operating methodologies employed during incident response engagements.
We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to delivering highly technical consulting services to an exceptional standard, thrives in a fast-paced team environment, and advocates for innovative approaches to deliver the best outcomes for our cross-sector clients.
Your ImpactLead the team delivering high-profile, high-stakes enterprise-level incident response engagements.
Provide hands-on, expert-level incident response services to clients and deliver findings to Cx O and/or Board of Directors.
Partner with the Unit 42 Directors, executive team, and service line leaders to develop and execute strategy for the Unit 42 Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) practice, as well as continuously advance the maturity of our services.
Drive innovation in Unit 42’s reactive offerings by leading the consulting team and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new capabilities and services to market that leverage Palo Alto Networks products.
Ensure the consistency and quality of our services and the highest level of customer service.
Integrate threat intelligence into our services by deepening the feedback loop with Unit 42 Threat Intelligence team and telemetry.
Recruit and onboard world-class Incident Response talent to support our growth goals.
Support the professional growth and development of our consultants through training and technical enablement.
Foster and maintain a culture that attracts and retains smart, kind team members dedicated to executing with excellence.
Identify and execute strategies for service development, enablement, and processes that result in the pull-through of Palo Alto Networks products.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clientele to increase awareness of Unit 42’s capabilities and provide on-demand expertise for client needs.
Amplify Unit 42’s presence and credibility in the marketplace through thought leadership, including via speaking engagements, articles, whitepapers, and media exposure.
QualificationsYour Experience
7+ years of hands-on professional experience in incident response, with 3+ years in client-facing consulting roles.
Demonstrated prior experience and success in leading multi-site, large-scale incident response engagements, including scoping work, managing incident response engagements end-to-end, and providing guidance on tactical and longer-term remediation recommendations.
Experience in managing, leading, and motivating consultants at all levels.
Strong presentation, communication, and presentation skills with verifiable industry experience communicating at Cx O and/or Board of Directors level.
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional or military experience.
Professional industry certifications such as GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH).
Desired but not essential
Operational Technology (OT) incident response experience.
Understanding of cyber risk frameworks or industry standards such as NIST CSF and 800-53, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS Top 20, CMMC.
Public speaking experience at prestigious industry events.
Additional InformationThe Team
Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. 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
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 legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr



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