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Cyber Security Consultant
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
Yakkaservices
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Cyber Security Specialist to join us as a consultant and help elevate our security products. You will be responsible for the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and fine-tuning of security infrastructure, along with threat detection and incident response. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in managing SIEM/XDR platforms, handling firewalls, and implementing enterprise-grade security frameworks.
EmploymentEmployment Type:
Consultant
Experience
Required:
5–8 Years
- Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade SIEM and XDR tools.
- Proactively monitor networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions.
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and conduct post-event analysis.
- Design and implement mitigation strategies to minimize cybersecurity risks.
- Work with Dev Ops and IT teams to embed security best practices across infrastructure.
- Draft and update security policies, standards, and documentation.
- Conduct regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing support.
- Train internal teams on cybersecurity awareness and incident handling protocols.
- XDR/EDR solutions (e.g., Crowd Strike, Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender)
- Firewalls and network security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
- Strong understanding of Incident Response, threat intelligence, and log analysis
- Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent
- 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in consulting or managed security services
- Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GCIA, or CompTIA Security+ are a strong plus
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Work on cutting-edge products in a fast-paced environment
- High ownership, visibility, and impact
- Flexible work model, and a collaborative culture
- Opportunity to shape brand and product direction from the ground up
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