Palo Alto Networks

Sr Staff Researcher

Palo Alto Networks$139K — $225K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or 5+ years of experience as a cleared cyber threat intelligence analyst
  • Working knowledge of BigQuery
  • Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++
  • Familiarity with malware analysis tools and techniques
  • Strong understanding of cyber security threat actors and their methodologies
  • Experience with critical infrastructure and government threat landscapes
  • Ability to analyze various datasets like netflow and passive DNS for intelligence insights

Responsibilities

  • Provide actionable intelligence aligned with customer needs
  • Utilize global datasets to track malicious cyber activities
  • Collaborate with global analysts to develop coverage plans for new threats
  • Conduct strategic threat assessments to support client interests
  • Engage with product engineering to enhance threat detection capabilities

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a global, cross-functional team
  • Opportunities for professional development in cyber security
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the threat intelligence space
  • Ability to impact national security through hands-on intelligence work
  • Engagement in high-stakes, sensitive customer environments
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As a member of the Unit 42 National Security Team (NATSEC), you will work closely with a globally distributed team of vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, and threat intelligence analysts. You will be embedded in a customer environment where you will track cybercriminals, ransomware groups, and advanced persistent threats in support of sensitive customer intelligence requirements.

Your Impact
  • Provide timely, actionable intelligence to meet customer intelligence requirements.
  • Leverage global datasets (netflow, malware, passive DNS, geospatial intelligence, etc) to track malicious cyber actors, their infrastructure, and campaigns
  • Collaborate with a global team of threat intelligence analysts to analyze and develop coverage for emerging threats.
  • Develop strategic threat assessments in support of customer needs.
  • Communicate with product engineering teams to improve detection efficacy across our product ecosystem.


Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or 5+ years of experience as a cleared cyber threat intelligence analyst
  • Working knowledge of BigQuery
  • Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++
  • Familiar with static and dynamic malware analysis and common industry tools
  • Strong knowledge of cyber security threat actors, particularly their tactics, techniques, procedures, tooling, and noteworthy attacks
  • Familiarity with threats impacting critical infrastructure and government organizations
  • Experience leveraging netflow, passive DNS, IP registration, malware telemetry, and other data sets to form comprehensive analysis
  • Experience working with information security teams such as fusion centers, security operations centers, vulnerability threat management, security incident management, threat hunting, and data analytics
  • Excellent time management, often working under tight deadlines and multiple assignments
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable with creating and delivering presentations in a range of environments, from industry conferences to customer briefings.
  • Native-level English fluency; any other languages a plus.
  • Must reside within a local commuting distance to Sacramento, CA, to support on-site requirements.


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
NASDAQ

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