Palo Alto Networks

Senior Threat Researcher, Unit 42

Palo Alto Networks$139K — $225K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with large-scale data analysis platforms like BigQuery.
  • Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg).
  • Deep understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix and its relevance to threat actor behavior.
  • Experience in a security operations center (SOC), fusion center, or incident management team.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, adept at presenting to both technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely intelligence to meet customer requirements.
  • Leverage global datasets to track cyber threats and actors.
  • Collaborate with global analysts to cover emerging threats.
  • Develop and deliver strategic threat assessments aligned with customer needs.
  • Communicate with engineering teams to enhance product detection capabilities.
  • Investigate threat actor techniques to generate unique intelligence.
  • Translate complex findings into accessible reports for diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility encouraging teamwork across distances.
  • A culture that emphasizes trust and accountability.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an innovative environment.
Full Job Description
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

  • Provide timely and actionable intelligence to support customer intelligence requirements.
  • Leverage global datasets (e.g., netflow, malware, passive DNS, geospatial intelligence) to track malicious cyber actors, their infrastructure, and campaigns.
  • Proactively collaborate and exchange information with a global team of threat intelligence analysts to analyze and develop coverage for emerging threats.
  • Develop and present strategic threat assessments tailored to customer needs and intelligence gaps.
  • Communicate effectively with product engineering teams to improve detection efficacy in our ecosystem of products.
  • Challenge existing assumptions by curiously investigating threat actor TTPs to produce unique and predictive intelligence.
  • Simplify complex technical findings into clear, concise reports for a variety of audiences.


Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale data analysis platforms, such as BigQuery.
  • Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis using common industry tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg).
  • Deep knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix and its application in tracking threat actor behaviors.
  • Experience working within a security operations center (SOC), fusion center, or incident management team.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering presentations to technical and executive audiences.


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Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$139,600.00 - $225,775.00/yr

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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