Remote Security Operations Engineer

About the Role

We are working with an established IT Solutions & Managed Security Services Provider that is looking to add an experienced Security Operations Engineer to join the growing security team. This is a fully remote, hands-on engineering role focused primarily on Palo Alto Cortex XDR, XSIAM, and security automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and support Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM across enterprise customer environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated security workflows, playbooks, and integrations to improve security operations and incident response.
• Support threat detection, alert tuning, incident investigation, and automated response processes.
• Work with SIEM, SOAR, endpoint security, and other security technologies to support platform integrations and security operations.
• Troubleshoot security platform issues, optimize configurations, and identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
• Collaborate with security engineering and managed services teams to support ongoing customer needs and security initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on experience with both Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM.
• Experience building and implementing automated workflows, playbooks, and security platform integrations.
• Solid understanding of security operations, EDR/XDR, SIEM, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise security platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams in a remote environment.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience with other security technologies such as CrowdStrike, Splunk, Torq, or Cortex XSOAR.
• Experience with scripting, APIs, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar automation tools.
• Previous experience within an MSSP, MSP, VAR, or consulting environment.
• PCNSE is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

• Fully Remote (U.S. Based)
• $100K–$130K base salary, depending on experience and technical background.
• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Generous PTO + Additional Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued technical development.
• Exposure to leading cybersecurity technologies across a variety of customer environments.