Job Description

Job Title

XSIAM Migration Engineer (Palo Alto XSIAM/XSOAR Engineer)

Experience Required

8-10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced XSIAM Migration Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and Cortex XSOAR platforms . The candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing large-scale SIEM/SOAR migration initiatives, including integration onboarding, automation migration, playbook conversion, testing, production cutover, and post-migration stabilization.

The ideal candidate should possess deep knowledge of cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, incident response workflows, security automation, and Palo Alto security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

XSIAM Migration & Implementation

• Lead end-to-end migration activities from legacy SIEM/SOAR platforms to Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM.
• Stand up and validate XSIAM environments, engines, integrations, connectors, and jobs.
• Execute migration strategy, cutover planning, and production deployment activities.
• Ensure smooth transition with minimal business disruption.

XSOAR & Automation

• Convert and migrate existing automation scripts, playbooks, workflows, and integrations into Cortex XSOAR.
• Validate playbook execution and automation workflows.
• Optimize security orchestration and incident response processes.

Security Operations

• Support SOC modernization initiatives using XSIAM/XSOAR.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence teams.
• Implement automated detection, response, and remediation workflows.

Integration & Testing

• Configure and validate integrations with:
  • SIEM platforms
  • EDR tools
  • Threat Intelligence platforms
  • Ticketing systems
  • Security tools and APIs
• Manage dependency tracking, testing, and production promotion activities.

Cutover & Stabilization

• Develop migration runbooks and cutover plans.
• Support go-live activities and post-migration stabilization.
• Troubleshoot migration-related issues and ensure operational readiness.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain technical documentation, migration plans, and operational procedures.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity governance and compliance standards.

Mandatory Skills

Cyber Security Platforms

• Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM
• Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR

Security Operations

• SOC Operations
• Incident Response
• Threat Intelligence
• Security Monitoring

Automation

• Playbook Development
• Script Conversion
• Workflow Automation
• Security Orchestration

Integrations

• REST APIs
• Security Tool Integrations
• SIEM/SOAR Integrations

Testing & Migration

• Migration Planning
• Cutover Management
• Production Deployment
• Stabilization Support

Preferred Skills

• Cortex XDR
• Splunk
• QRadar
• Sentinel
• SIEM Migration Experience
• Python Scripting
• API Development
• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Threat Hunting
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Cyber Security experience.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and XSOAR.
• Experience leading SIEM/SOAR migration projects.
• Strong understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) processes.
• Experience with incident response and threat intelligence.
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder management skills.

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