Senior SIEM Automation Engineer - Palo Alto XSIAM/XSOAR

SIEM Automation Engineer – Palo Alto XSIAM/XSOAR

Location: Europe (Remote-only)

Contract Assignment: 1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

(Extension not planned at this stage, may be considered in the future)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SIEM Automation Engineer to support and further develop Palo Alto XSIAM/XSOAR automations.

In this role, you will work as a contractor embedded within an international security environment, focusing on automation, incident workflows, and stable operation of XSIAM services. The assignment is fully remote and well-suited for a senior specialist comfortable operating in enterprise-grade security ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, develop, and support XSIAM automations within an enterprise security infrastructure.
• Design, build, and maintain Palo Alto XSIAM playbooks aligned with internal security procedures.
• Support and enhance security incident workflows, including triage and response automation.
• Collaborate closely with internal security, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement of detection and response processes.
• Perform pre-approved operational changes to ensure stable and compliant SIEM operations.
• Ensure delivered automations are robust, documented, and production-ready.

What Will You Need To Succeed

Must-have:

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto XDR / XSIAM (advanced level).
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto XSOAR, including playbook development and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of SIEM operations, incident response, and security workflows.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, enterprise setting.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Cloud Information Security environments.
• Exposure to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) platforms.
• Scripting experience (Python) for automation and integration use cases.