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Senior Consulting Director – Soc Advisory – Proactive Services – Unit

Senior Consulting Director – Soc Advisory – Proactive Services – Unit

CompanyPalo Alto Networks
LocationCalifornia, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years leading SOC-related services or operations (e.g. SOC transformation, SOC consulting, etc)
  • 7+ years managing consulting delivery teams or security operations teams, ideally at the Director level or higher
  • Deep understanding of SOC operations, detection and response workflows, SIEM/SOAR tooling, and threat-informed defense
  • Experience conducting SOC assessments, maturity benchmarking, or blue team capability reviews
  • Familiarity with relevant frameworks and standards (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, etc.)
  • Demonstrated success in building, leading, and scaling consulting services
  • Strong executive presence and comfort engaging with CISOs, CTOs, and Boards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a record of influencing clients and internal stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks products (e.g. Cortex suite) and how they support best in class security operations
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) or equivalent military experience required

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for Unit 42’s global SOC Assessment services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, customer needs, and emerging threat trends
  • Own and drive success across all SOC Assessment service line KPIs, including revenue growth, delivery excellence, utilization, customer satisfaction, and Security Transformation Program (STP) contribution
  • Lead the continual maturation and innovation of SOC Assessment methodologies, deliverables, and tooling by integrating industry best practices, threat intelligence, and customer feedback
  • Serve as the executive sponsor, strategic advisor and delivery lead for complex, high-impact SOC engagements, ensuring delivery quality, client satisfaction, and long-term value realization
  • Deliver strategic guidance to CISOs, CTOs, and executive stakeholders on optimizing detection, response, and security operations capabilities across hybrid and cloud environments
  • Embed Palo Alto Networks technologies such as Cortex XDR, XSIAM, and XSOAR into assessment and transformation engagements to drive measurable security outcomes
  • Own delivery staffing and capacity planning to ensure the right mix of talent, availability, and expertise across concurrent engagements
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Directors and consultants, fostering career growth, technical depth, and leadership capability
  • Collaborate with GTM teams to shape messaging, identify new opportunities, and support the successful closing of SOC Assessment engagements through solutioning and executive engagement
  • Lead and contribute to complex scoping and quoting efforts, ensuring accurate effort estimates, appropriate resourcing, and alignment to customer goals
  • Build and nurture trusted advisor relationships with key customers, especially Unit 42 retainer accounts, to drive repeat business and long-term strategic value
  • Represent Unit 42 as a SOC subject matter expert at key industry events, roundtables, webinars, and forums to enhance thought leadership and market credibility
  • Author and contribute to whitepapers, blogs, and internal enablement materials to advance the team’s knowledge and influence in the SOC domain
  • Champion a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and develops top talent
  • Act as the internal voice of the SOC Assessment service line, collaborating across product, sales, and delivery teams to influence service roadmap, product alignment, and market positioning
  • Continuously monitor the evolving security operations landscape, including adversary techniques, SOC tooling trends, and customer challenges, to evolve service offerings and maintain relevance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) or equivalent military experience required