Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Security Engineering

Req ID: 366829 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Palo Alto Prisma Cloud Security Engineering to join our team in Austin, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Role Responsibilities:

Cloud Security Engineering & Operations:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto Prisma Cloud for cloud workload protection, CSPM, CIEM, container security, and serverless security.
• Integrate and optimize Palo Alto Cortex XDR/XSOAR for threat detection, response automation, and incident investigation.
• Manage and maintain firewall policies, device groups, and templates using Palo Alto Panorama.
• Support hybrid and multi-cloud security architectures for customers.
• Conduct configuration reviews, health checks, and periodic audits of cloud security controls.

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure alignment with client security requirements, NIST, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks, and state-specific regulatory controls.
• Implement continuous compliance monitoring using Prisma Cloud and cloud-native tools.
• Develop documentation, security policies, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.

Incident Response & Threat Management:

• Use Cortex to analyze alerts, triage incidents, and provide forensic investigation support.
• Recommend and implement automation playbooks to improve SOC efficiency.
• Work with state cybersecurity teams to provide root-cause analysis and threat mitigation strategies.

Customer & Stakeholder Support:

• Serve as a technical advisor to state government agencies participating in the Public Cloud Manager service.
• Provide guidance on cloud security best practices, onboarding, and integration of Palo Alto solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional DIR teams, vendors, cloud providers, and compliance personnel.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills Expert-level experience with Palo Alto Prisma Cloud:

CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, container & serverless securityPolicy management and remediation workflows

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto CortexCortex XDR, XSOAR automation, incident responseSOC integration and threat hunting

Advanced proficiency with Palo Alto PanoramaCentralized firewall managementPolicy creation, NAT, security profiles, logging & reportingStrong understanding of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud architectures.Expertise in network security: firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, segmentation.Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools (preferred).Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) and log analytics.

Compliance & GovernanceWorking knowledge of:NIST 800-53 / NIST CSFCIS Controls / BenchmarksState RAMP security standards (DIR, TAC 202)Experience performing security assessments and cloud compliance reviews.

 

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a multi-agency environment.

Problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.

Experience working in regulated government or public-sector environments.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Palo Alto certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, PCCET, Prisma Cloud Certified Engineer

Cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Experience supporting State government cloud programs.

Previous involvement in managed services or cloud operations contracts.

 

Education & Experience: Bac