Job Title: Palo Alto/Cortex XSOAR SME
Location: Hybrid in Germany
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to €80K + benefits
Industry: Managed Services Provider (MSP)
A leading German based IT consultancy are looking for a Palo Alto / Cortex XSOAR Subject Matter Expert to design, implement, and support SIEM/SOAR automation solutions for enterprise customers across Germany. If you're fluent in XSOAR playbook architecture and Palo Alto Next‑Gen Firewalls & PAN‑OS, this is a standout opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and deploy Cortex XSOAR playbooks, integrations, and automations specifically tailored for Palo Alto environments.
* Lead workshops to capture use cases, orchestrate security workflows, and execute solution designs.
* Configure, tune, and manage Palo Alto NGFWs, including URL filtering, threat prevention, and policy rules.
* Support security operations through incident parsing, enrichment, and automation within XSOAR.
* Create design documentation, integrations, runbooks, SOPs, and client presentations.
* Engage directly with clients to articulate technical decisions and drive roadmap alignment.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (PAN‑OS, Panorama, threat modules).
* 3+ years practical exposure to Cortex XSOAR, including building playbooks, integrations, and automations.
* Strong understanding of SIEM, SOC operations, incident response, and security orchestration.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills—capable of leading technical workshops with clients.
* Fluent in English; German language skills are highly advantageous.
Desirable Extras:
* Certifications: PCNSE, Cortex XSOAR Engineer/Administrator.
* Experience with related tooling: PAN-OS, PAN-DF, Cortex XDR, EASM.
* Understanding of compliance standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST frameworks.
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