XSIAM Endpoint Engineer

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Job Summary

The Cortex XSIAM Endpoint Engineer is a specialized technical role within the Professional Services team. This individual will be a key player in the successful deployment and operationalization of Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSIAM platform, with a specific focus on the endpoint security components. The role centers on migrating customers from existing Cortex XDR or third-party EDR solutions to XSIAM, managing agent deployment, and tuning endpoint security policies to help customers maximize the value of our AI-driven SOC platform.

This position requires a deep understanding of endpoint security (EDR/XDR), agent lifecycle management, and security policy configuration, combined with hands-on expertise in the Cortex XSIAM platform.

Your Impact

• Endpoint Migration & Deployment:
• Lead and execute the migration of endpoint agents from Cortex XDR or legacy EDR platforms to Cortex XSIAM.
• Develop and implement a phased agent rollout plan to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
• Create migration plans for moving agents and assist in updating the customer's architecture diagrams to reflect the new XSIAM endpoint traffic flow.
• Perform agent compatibility checks against various endpoint OS versions and conduct pilot validations before mass rollouts.
• Policy and Configuration Management:
• Analyze the customer's existing XDR policies, profiles, and configurations to plan a successful migration to Cortex XSIAM.
• Implement and fine-tune endpoint security policies, profiles, and exception rules within the XSIAM console to align with customer security objectives.
• Manage global allow/block lists, exceptions, and other endpoint-specific configurations post-migration.
• Recreate and apply configurations such as tags and exception profiles for different operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS) in the unified XSIAM tenant.
• Endpoint Health and Operationalization:
• Ensure endpoint agents are healthy and managed centrally post-migration.
• Collaborate with the customer's SOC and endpoint teams to tune alerts, validate security posture, and reduce alert fatigue.
• Provide expert guidance on endpoint security best practices, including threat prevention, device control, and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Customer Enablement and Project Success:
• Act as the key technical endpoint resource within the project team, working alongside the XSIAM Lead Consultant, SIEM Engineer, and Project Manager.
• Contribute to key project documents, including the Solution Design and As-Built documents, with a focus on endpoint architecture and configuration.
• Participate in testing and pre-production activities to ensure a smooth go-live for all endpoint-related functions.
• Assist in transitioning the customer to Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations and handing over to the appropriate long-term support teams.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Technical Skills:
• Proven experience with endpoint security solutions (EDR/XDR), specifically with agent deployment, policy management, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Cortex XDR is highly desirable.
• Direct experience with Cortex XSIAM, particularly in agent migration from XDR to XSIAM, is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of endpoint operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and their security configurations.
• Familiarity with SOC operations and how endpoint data is used for threat hunting, investigation, and response.
• Knowledge of scripting for agent deployment and management is an asset.
• Professional Attributes:
• Experience in a customer-facing, consultative role, such as professional services, technical account management, or solutions architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex agent migration and policy-tuning challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and collaborate effectively with customer endpoint teams.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a distributed project team to drive successful customer outcomes.

Our Commitment

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