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Cyber Security Consultant

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Yakkaservices
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, Information Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 250000 USD Yearly USD 200000.00 250000.00 YEAR
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.

Employment

Employment Type:

Consultant

Experience

Required:

5–8 Years

Responsibilities
  • 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.
Required Skills & Tools
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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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