Senior Cortex XDR Engineer - Level 3 - Saudi Nationals

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Cortex XDR Engineer provides high‑level expertise and support for Cortex XDR deployments, focusing on incident detection, analysis, and response. As a Level 3 support engineer, you will lead the investigation of complex cybersecurity incidents, implement proactive measures, and optimize the use of Cortex XDR technologies within the organization.

• Take ownership of escalated security incidents, providing expert‑level analysis, and ensuring timely resolution to minimize impact.
• Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams to investigate, contain, and remediate advanced threats and incidents.
• Develop and implement detection strategies, leveraging Cortex XDR capabilities to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Conduct thorough forensic analysis of incidents, documenting findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement.
• Design and optimize Cortex XDR policies and configurations to align with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and analysts on Cortex XDR operations and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate Cortex XDR with other security tools and platforms.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and Cortex XDR capabilities to enhance incident response strategies.
• Provide technical guidance for deployments, upgrades, and customizations of Cortex XDR solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a security engineering or incident response role, with at least 3 years focused on Cortex XDR.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cortex XDR, along with expertise in endpoint detection and response (EDR) technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of security principles, threat landscape, and incident response best practices.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Consultant) are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Saudi Nationality is a requirement for this position.

• Medical insurance including family.
• Flight tickets including family.