# Principal Consultant, Incident Recovery Operations (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Burbank, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Burbank-United-States-of-America/Principal-Consultant--Incident-Recovery-Operations--Unit-42-_JR-024390?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-consultant-incident-recovery-operations-unit-42/

## About the role

This is a senior, field-tested role for those who have successfully led organizations through real-world crises, from major outages to ransomware attacks. You will leverage your extensive incident recovery experience to make critical decisions with incomplete information while under immense pressure. We are seeking a creative problem-solver who uses AI as a force multiplier to enhance security solutions and deliver results. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years proven field experience managing and leading organizations through real-world incident recovery and crisis situations
- Demonstrated creativity in solving massive, novel technical problems under extreme pressure while client-facing
- Proven ability to utilize AI technologies as a force multiplier to enhance and improve security answers and solutions
- Exceptional executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with both panicked C-level executives and exhausted technical staff
- Strong self-driven motivation with a track record of elevating team performance, mentoring junior consultants, and proactively sharing knowledge
- Expertise in Active Directory security architecture, including tiering, privileged access, and identity recovery (KRBTGT resets)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-consultant-incident-recovery-operations-unit-42/