Palo Alto Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Palo Alto Engineer to support a company focused on delivering industry‑leading endpoint security and XDR solutions to mission‑critical government customers. This position is on-site at Scott AFB, IL . The Palo Alto Engineer will work directly with the customer to deploy, operationalize, and maximize the value of endpoint security solutions, serving as a trusted technical advisor and extension of the customer's security team. This role directly supports national security missions by strengthening cyber defense capabilities within a high-impact DoD environment. Responsibilities for the Palo Alto Engineer include: Deploying, operationalizing, troubleshooting, and training customers on endpoint protection and XDR solutions Acting as a Security Incident Responder / SOC analyst supporting detection, investigation, and response efforts Performing threat hunting, alert tuning, detection engineering, and development of custom BIOCs and correlation rules Supporting XDR implementations including log ingestion, parsing rules, and API integrations Serving as a product SME while driving customer time to value and expanding product adoption through new features and use cases Required Qualifications for the Palo Alto Engineer include: 5+ years of experience in endpoint security, SOC operations, incident response, or threat detection engineering Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies including endpoint protection, XDR, and SIEM platforms Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI Model, packet analysis, and troubleshooting) Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) Active Top Secret Clearance Compensation for the Palo Alto Engineer include:

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package:

PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law #LI-ER1 #

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