XDR Consultant

Job Title:XDR Consultant

Location: Riyadh, SA

Employment Type: 

Contract

Our Client

A well-established Cyber Security company based in Saudi Arabia are looking for a XDR Consultant. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment and Configuration:

  • Lead the deployment of Palo Alto Cortex XDR solutions, ensuring seamless integration within the existing cybersecurity framework.
  • Configure XDR policies, settings, and modules to align with the organization’s security requirements.

• Operational Management:

  • Oversee daily operational tasks, including monitoring and managing alerts, threats, and incidents identified by the XDR.
  • Continuously assess and enhance detection rules, ensuring timely and accurate threat detection.

• Fine-Tuning and Optimization:

  • Conduct regular fine-tuning of XDR settings to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity.
  • Work with security teams to adjust configurations based on threat intelligence, incident patterns, and evolving cyber threats.

• Incident Response:

  • Support incident response efforts by investigating, analyzing, and responding to security events detected by XDR.
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to develop and execute containment and remediation plans.

• Collaboration and Training:

  • Collaborate with the security team to identify new detection use cases and refine XDR strategies.
  • Provide training to the internal team on XDR tools, best practices, and updates.

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Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on XDR and/or EDR solutions.
  • Proven experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Cortex XDR.
  • Prior experience with Carbon Black is highly preferred.

• Skills:

  • Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, and security operations.
  • Proficiency in fine-tuning XDR configurations to reduce false positives and enhance threat visibility.
  • Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence and malware analysis.

• Certifications (preferred):

  • Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar.

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